Best Colleges in Hawaii
19 colleges in Hawaii, ranked by graduate earnings using official federal data. Compare cost, admissions, and outcomes.
#1C-
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit
- $29,657
- Net price
- 86%
- Admit rate
- 2,392
- Enrolled
#2C
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · Public
- $15,664
- Net price
- 87%
- Admit rate
- 15,029
- Enrolled
#3C-
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit
- $28,856
- Net price
- 91%
- Admit rate
- 1,672
- Enrolled
#4D
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei, HI · Public
Best Value
- $10,327
- Net price
- 95%
- Admit rate
- 2,519
- Enrolled
#5B-
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI · Private nonprofit
- $16,774
- Net price
- 47%
- Admit rate
- 2,889
- Enrolled
#6C
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public
Best Value
- $11,856
- Net price
- 61%
- Admit rate
- 2,160
- Enrolled
#7D
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI · Public
Best ValueMost Affordable
- $7,458
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 1,897
- Enrolled
#8D
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI · Public
Most Affordable
- $5,202
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 3,910
- Enrolled
#9C
Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit
- $23,151
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 129
- Enrolled
#10C-
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI · Public
Most Affordable
- $5,137
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 3,438
- Enrolled
#11B
Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu, HI · Private for-profit
High Grad Rate
- $30,107
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 194
- Enrolled
#12D
Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HI · Public
Most Affordable
- $8,169
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 1,159
- Enrolled
#13C
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI · Public
- $10,436
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 716
- Enrolled
#14D
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI · Public
Most Affordable
- $8,942
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 1,546
- Enrolled
#15D
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI · Public
Most Affordable
- $8,061
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 1,700
- Enrolled
#16B-
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Honolulu, HI · Private for-profit
High Grad Rate
- $20,970
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 85
- Enrolled
#17A+
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Honolulu, HI · Private for-profit
High Grad Rate
- $11,824
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 50
- Enrolled
#18B
Hawaii Tokai International College
Kapolei, HI · Private nonprofit
High Grad Rate
- —
- Net price
- 78%
- Admit rate
- 24
- Enrolled
#19A+
Mauna Loa Helicopters
Kailua Kona, HI · Private for-profit
High Grad Rate
- $115,636
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 12
- Enrolled