Honolulu Community College

Public two-year college in Honolulu, HI that costs an average of $8,377 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,377
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,539

PublicLarge city1,897 undergraduates

Cost of Honolulu Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,459
Tuition and fees, in-state$3,174
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$8,310
Books and supplies$1,406
Average net price after aid$8,377

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$7,735
$30,001–48,000$6,595
$48,001–75,000$8,147
$75,001–110,000$9,508
$110,001+$12,270

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Honolulu Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,926
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,539
Rank in Hawaii (earnings)2nd of 6 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$7,349
Typical monthly loan payment$84 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans4.2%

Majors and programs at Honolulu Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Apparel and Textiles6——
Carpenters79——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications51——
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician6——
Construction Trades———
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services35——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians16——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers17——
Fire Protection101——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)17——
Human Services4——
Precision Metal Working65——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians62——

Associate's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Construction Trades298$83,217—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians59$66,905—
Fire Protection74$41,414—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities171$31,126—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services28$30,946—
Apparel and Textiles11——
Carpenters21——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications54——
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician23——
Criminal Justice and Corrections25——
Design and Applied Arts1——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians21——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers16——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)20——
Human Services9——
Music19——
Natural Sciences19——
Precision Metal Working25——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians15——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23——

Similar colleges in Hawaii

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului$5,859—$43,340
Hawaii Community CollegeHilo$8,514—$40,335
Windward Community CollegeKaneohe$6,802—$42,976
Leeward Community CollegePearl City$7,157—$45,309
Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu$8,406—$51,907
Hawaii Tokai International CollegeKapolei—78%—

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About Honolulu Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationHonolulu, HI
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,897
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Websitehonolulu.hawaii.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Honolulu Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,459 a year (tuition and fees: $3,174 in-state, $8,310 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,377 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,735.

How much do Honolulu Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,539 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 6 similar colleges in Hawaii.

What is Honolulu Community College's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.