Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College is a public community college in Hilo, Hawaii, enrolling about 1,546 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $3,204 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,204
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,942 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,546 47.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.74%
Hawaii Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hawaii Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hawaii Community College?
Hawaii Community College is located in Hilo, HI (ZIP 96720-5096).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Hawaii Community College public or private?
Hawaii Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Hawaii Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,204 in-state, $8,340 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,942.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,964 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,745 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,929 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,917 |
| $110,001+ | $15,383 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,816.
How big is Hawaii Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,546 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.74%.
First-year retention: 59.2%.
What do graduates of Hawaii Community College earn?
Median earnings: $29,704 six years after entry; $34,891 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
28.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hawaii Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (451 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (131 completions)
- CIP 430203 (68 completions)
- CIP 470617 (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (28 completions)
- CIP 460302 (26 completions)
- CIP 010606 (19 completions)
- General Computer & Information Sciences (19 completions)
- CIP 520401 (19 completions)
- Welding Technology (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hawaii Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.74%; median earnings $34,891 at 10 years; net price $8,942. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,204
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hawaii Community College was $3,204.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,942
2024 Value
In 2024 Hawaii Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,942.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,768 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,942 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,816 4-Year In-State Tuition
$33,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Hawaii Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hawaii Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hawaii Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,678 | $7,430 | $8,698 |
| 2014 | $2,870 | $7,718 | $8,106 |
| 2015 | $2,940 | $7,932 | $8,461 |
| 2016 | $3,084 | $8,220 | $8,690 |
| 2017 | $3,084 | $8,220 | $11,715 |
| 2018 | $3,144 | $8,280 | $10,742 |
| 2019 | $3,204 | $8,340 | $11,430 |
| 2020 | $3,204 | $8,340 | $12,330 |
| 2021 | $3,204 | $8,340 | $9,282 |
| 2022 | $3,204 | $8,340 | $9,422 |
| 2023 | $3,204 | $8,340 | $7,369 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hawaii Community College in 2024 is 1,546 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.58% 100% Completion Time
32.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.58% of students graduating from Hawaii Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hawaii Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$34,891 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
875.48% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hawaii Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 131 completions
CIP 43.0203: 68 completions
CIP 47.0617: 37 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 28 completions
CIP 46.0302: 26 completions
CIP 01.0606: 19 completions
General Computer & Information Sciences: 19 completions
CIP 52.0401: 19 completions
Welding Technology: 18 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 451 completions
Most popular programs at Hawaii Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hawaii Community College graduates.
About
Hawaii Community College is a public institution located in Hilo, HI, offering 22 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,546 students. The institution maintains a 32.74% graduation rate. Approximately 28.76% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Hilo, HI 96720-5096
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.74% graduation rate at Hawaii Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Hawaii Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,204 and average net price is $8,942 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Hawaii Community College earn?
Median earnings are $29,704 six years after entry and $34,891 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hawaii Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
How big is Hawaii Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,546 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Hawaii Community College public or private?
Hawaii Community College is a public institution located in Hilo, HI.
Is Hawaii Community College an HBCU?
No. Hawaii Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hawaii Community College a tribal college?
No. Hawaii Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hawaii Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hawaii Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.7%).
Is Hawaii Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hawaii Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.