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Honolulu Community College

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, HI · City · 1,897 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

As a cornerstone of the University of Hawaiʻi System, Honolulu Community College is highly regarded for its premier career and technical education, offering robust, hands-on programs in fields like Automotive Technology, Aeronautics Maintenance, and Fashion Technology. The college stands out for its unique, specialized facilities, such as the Marine Education and Training Center at Sand Island, which provides students with direct, state-of-the-art training for Pacific maritime industries. On campus, the culture is inclusive, diverse, and deeply connected to the local workforce, offering students personal mentorship from industry-experienced faculty and active student-led organizations. Additionally, through the Kaʻieʻie transfer program, HonCC provides a seamless, affordable pathway to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, making it an exceptionally practical starting point for earning a bachelor's degree.


Wikipedia:Honolulu Community College is a public community college in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaiʻi System and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Location
Honolulu, HI, 96817-4505 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
3 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,151
Out-of-state COA
$18,287
Avg net price
$7,458
In-state tuition
$3,174
Out-of-state tuition
$8,310
Books & supplies
$1,360/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,672
$30–48k
$5,990
$48–75k
$8,768
$75–110k
$9,031
$110k+
$12,959
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
47%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,127
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,105
Median debt
$7,534
Monthly loan payment
$80
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,488$10,193
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,500
Student Body
Men 65%Women 35%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$24,734
Independent students
47%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
55%
Race & ethnicity
White
7%
Hispanic
15%
Black
3%
Asian
35%
Two or more
32%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
7%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$10,201/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,027
Federal loan rate
4%

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