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Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College
HILO, HI . 2 Year 3.8
#549 in Best Colleges in America
1175 MANONO ST HILO, HI 96720

Overview

Hawaiʻi Community College is located in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi and is a member of the University of Hawaiʻi system, established in 1941. The college offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs across fields such as health services, technology, business, and hospitality management, with a strong emphasis on practical skill development. The campus comprises the main Hilo campus and the Pālamanui branch campus in North Kona, featuring modern and environmentally friendly facilities. The college emphasizes community collaboration and cultural preservation, actively providing students with internship and service-learning opportunities to help them transition smoothly into the workforce or pursue further education. It is committed to cultivating professional talent for the local and surrounding communities of Hawaii.

Rankings

  • 119

    #119 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 5

    #5 in Best Community Colleges in Hawaii

  • Best Community Colleges in America 119 of 922

Academics

  • B+Professors
  • CValue
  • A Diversity
  • ASafety
  • A Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    185 Graduates
  • Fire Science and Fire Fighting
    58 Graduates
  • Nursing
    38 Graduates
  • Electrician
    33 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    29 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    26 Graduates
  • Mechanics and Repair
    22 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    17 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    15 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    14 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,122
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    76%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    37%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    74%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    757 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,491
  • Undergrads Over 25
    35%
  • Pell Grant
    53%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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