Hawaii Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools

- Total Colleges: 29
- Total Medical Schools: 1
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 7
- Bachelor's Degree: 4
- Master's Degree: 7
- Doctor's Degree: 3
- Total Faculty: 11,040
- Total Full Time Faculty: 8,165
- Total Part Time Faculty: 2,875
- Total Students: 79,309
- Total Full Time Students: 45,127
- Total Part Time Students: 34,182
- Total Undergraduate Students: 69,480
- Total Graduate Students: 9,829
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The state of Hawaii is comprised of a series of islands in the Pacific Ocean, with the four largest typically being home to the public and private institutions found in the state. The state’s capital , Honolulu, is home to more colleges and universities than other regions primarily due to the way population is distributed. The state overall has few colleges due to the small size of the state both in terms of landmass and residents.
The state has several public colleges and universities across the four main islands. These schools belong to the University of Hawaii System which manages and maintains the state's community colleges as well as colleges and universities. Public institutions tend tend to have lower costs and higher enrollment than their private counterparts. In the state of Hawaii, many students come from out of state to receive a quality education while residing in a picturesque atmosphere.
Public colleges and universities in Hawaii:
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- University of Hawaii at Hilo
- University of Hawaii At West Oahu
- University of Hawaii - Maui College
Private schools in the state are few, but provide alternative options for education. These schools tend to be more expensive, have smaller enrollment and excellent student to teacher ratios. Some of the schools were established through missionary work bringing Christian education and values to the state and its residents. Private schools also tend to offer more opportunities, such as research programs and internships due to smaller enrollment allowing for greater number of such openings.
Private schools in Hawaii include:
- Brigham Young University Hawaii
- Remington College (Honolulu)
- Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu)
- Akamai University (Hilo)
Trade schools and career colleges ar3e also found throughout the state. Such schools provide training and skill development in high demand fields, and assist in job placement after completion. These programs typically take a year or less and have high costs compared to similar programs available at community colleges. The state’s community colleges are part of the University of Hawaii System, and provide career training opportunities alongside academic transfer programs.
Listings of Colleges in Hawaii
4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in Hawaii, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University - Hawaii (BYUH, BYU Hawaii) Laie, HI Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $4,450 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $18,440 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) Honolulu, HI Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $16,610 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med Honolulu, HI Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii Kamuela, HI Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| University of Hawaii - West Oahu (UHWO, UH at West Oahu) Pearl City, HI Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,146 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH, UH at Hilo) Hilo, HI Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,944 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM, UH at Manoa) Honolulu, HI Public, 4-Year or Above | $9,100 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Hawaii Maui College (Maui College, UH Maui COllege) Kahului, HI Public, 4-Year or Above | $2,454 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| World Medicine Institute (A World Medicine Institute) Honolulu, HI Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 |
Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in Hawaii. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community College (HCC, Hawaii CC) Hilo, HI Public, 2-Year | $2,462 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Honolulu Community College (HCC, Honolulu CC) Honolulu, HI Public, 2-Year | $2,358 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Kapiolani Community College (KCC, Kapiolani CC) Honolulu, HI Public, 2-Year | $2,388 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Kauai Community College (KCC, Kauai CC) Lihue, HI Public, 2-Year | $2,388 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Leeward Community College (LCC, Leeward CC) Pearl City, HI Public, 2-Year | $2,373 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Windward Community College (WCC, Windward CC) Kaneohe, HI Public, 2-Year | $2,368 | 1,000 - 4,999 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in Hawaii. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu, HI Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Hawaii Technology Institute Honolulu, HI Private Not-For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Heisei International Institute of Massage Honolulu, HI Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Med - Assist School of Hawaii Inc Honolulu, HI Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Travel Institute of the Pacific Honolulu, HI Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 |