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Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, HI·Public·1,897 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,897 students.

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1,897
Students
$6,399
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$40,600
Earnings
10 yr
$5,995
Debt

About This School

Honolulu Community College is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii with approximately 1,897 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,399 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

This is a strong option for students looking to enter the workforce affordably — at just $6,399/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $5,995, the financial burden here is genuinely low compared to most schools. The tradeoff is that median earnings 10 years out sit at $40,600, which is modest, so this makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific trade, certificate, or vocational program where local job placement matters more than salary ceiling. Worth considering as a cost-effective starting point, especially for Hawaii residents who want to stay close to home within the established University of Hawaii system.

Founded
1920
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Computer Science11%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,174
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,310
Avg Net Price
$6,399
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants17%
Median debt at graduation$5,995

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,995
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,995
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White8%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Asian36%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,897 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Honolulu Community College

874 Dillingham Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96817-4505

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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