Hawaii Medical College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Hawaii Medical College is a private for-profit trade school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling about 194 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $30,107 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $25,927. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,880 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,927
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,107 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 194 87.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 58.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 77.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 402
- Room & Board: $14,580 annual estimate
Hawaii Medical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hawaii Medical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hawaii Medical College?
Hawaii Medical College is located in Honolulu, HI (ZIP 96814-3518).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Hawaii Medical College public or private?
Hawaii Medical College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Hawaii Medical College cost?
Published tuition: $25,927.
Average net price after aid: $30,107.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,094 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,922 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,908 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,869 |
| $110,001+ | $36,252 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $103,708.
How big is Hawaii Medical College?
Total enrollment: 194 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 402 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Medical College?
150%-time completion rate: 83.82%.
First-year retention: 66.0%.
What do graduates of Hawaii Medical College earn?
Median earnings: $35,803 six years after entry; $38,880 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
44.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hawaii Medical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (65 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (63 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (17 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hawaii Medical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.82%; median earnings $38,880 at 10 years; net price $30,107. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,927
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hawaii Medical College was $25,927.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,107
2024 Value
In 2024 Hawaii Medical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,107.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$120,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,107 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$103,708 4-Year Tuition
$14,580 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,184 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$41,691 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$166,764 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Hawaii Medical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.27% 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 Medical 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 Medical 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 | $14,425 | $14,425 | $14,391 |
| 2014 | $14,425 | $14,425 | $15,962 |
| 2015 | $16,508 | $16,508 | — |
| 2016 | $17,434 | $17,434 | $18,350 |
| 2017 | $19,473 | $19,473 | $21,361 |
| 2018 | $21,704 | $21,704 | $26,485 |
| 2019 | $26,037 | $26,037 | $33,741 |
| 2020 | $26,037 | $26,037 | $38,433 |
| 2021 | $26,037 | $26,037 | $36,443 |
| 2022 | $26,037 | $26,037 | $35,276 |
| 2023 | $25,927 | $25,927 | $35,048 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Hawaii Medical College reported total enrollment of about 194 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 11% male and 89% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.6%), Asian (22.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). About 44.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hawaii Medical College in 2024 is 194 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 402 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander at 35.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
83.82% 100% Completion Time
83.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 83.82% of students graduating from Hawaii Medical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 5% male / 95% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Pacific Islander.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hawaii Medical College.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$38,880 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
222.85% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hawaii Medical College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 65 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 63 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 17 completions
4. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Hawaii Medical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hawaii Medical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hawaii Medical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 77.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,750
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,153
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Hawaii Medical College is a private for-profit institution located in Honolulu, HI, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 194 students. Student body composition includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.6%), Asian (22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 83.82%. Approximately 44.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Honolulu, HI 96814-3518
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.82% graduation rate, Hawaii Medical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hawaii Medical College located?
Hawaii Medical College is located in Honolulu, HI.
How much does Hawaii Medical College cost?
Reported tuition is $25,927 and average net price is $30,107 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,580 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Hawaii Medical College?
Hawaii Medical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 402 students, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.6%), Asian (22.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hawaii Medical College?
About 58.3% of students at Hawaii Medical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hawaii Medical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,803 six years after entry and $38,880 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Medical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hawaii Medical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Hawaii Medical College public or private?
Hawaii Medical College is a private for-profit institution located in Honolulu, HI.
Is Hawaii Medical College an HBCU?
No. Hawaii Medical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hawaii Medical College a tribal college?
No. Hawaii Medical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hawaii Medical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hawaii Medical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Is Hawaii Medical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hawaii Medical 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
- Hawaii college costs
- Hawaii colleges by ROI
- Hawaii trade schools profile
- Honolulu, Hawaii city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Hawaii
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.