Guide To Hawaii Colleges & Universities
Looking for the college or university in Hawaii that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Hawaii cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Hawaii colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Private Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
Of the 19 schools in Hawaii, 9 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 12,036 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 4,280 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,356 that were offered online.
Franklin University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$9,577
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Hawaii. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$9,552
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
University of Phoenix-Hawaii is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Phoenix-Hawaii. In 2020, 83 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
188
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 188
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
89
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 83
Master's: 6
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees089
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Pacific Rim Christian University
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$11,300
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Pacific Rim Christian University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Pacific Rim Christian University. In 2020, 17 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 12 associate degrees, 10 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
116
Part Time: 49
Full Time: 67
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
39
Associate: 12
Bachelor's: 17
Master's: 10
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees039
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$5,560
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. In 2020, 623 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,040
Part Time: 212
Full Time: 2,828
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
711
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 623
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0711
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Remington College-Honolulu Campus
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$16,684
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
Yes
Remington College-Honolulu Campus is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Remington College-Honolulu Campus. In 2020, 39 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 6 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
131
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 131
2018 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
45
Associate: 39
Bachelor's: 6
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees045
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Hawaii Pacific University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$27,500
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Hawaii Pacific University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Pacific University. In 2020, 568 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 66 associate degrees, 212 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,765
Part Time: 564
Full Time: 2,201
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
849
Associate: 66
Bachelor's: 568
Master's: 212
Doctoral: 3
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Online Degrees392457
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Argosy University-Hawaii
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$13,438
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
No
Argosy University-Hawaii is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Argosy University-Hawaii. In 2020, 131 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 98 bachelor's degrees, and 52 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
383
Part Time: 103
Full Time: 280
2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
298
Associate: 17
Bachelor's: 98
Master's: 131
Doctoral: 52
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0298
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$26,134
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chaminade University of Honolulu. In 2020, 340 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 42 associate degrees, 172 master's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,558
Part Time: 229
Full Time: 1,329
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
563
Associate: 42
Bachelor's: 340
Master's: 172
Doctoral: 9
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Online Degrees309254
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med. In 2020, 13 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 0
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
13
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 13
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees013
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Public Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
There are 4 four-year public colleges located in Hawaii. About 19,928 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,503 degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$7,792
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Hawaii at Hilo is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii at Hilo. In 2020, 637 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 79 master's degrees, and 85 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,646
Part Time: 443
Full Time: 2,203
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
801
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 637
Master's: 79
Doctoral: 85
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees11790
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Hawaii Maui College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$3,218
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Hawaii Maui College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii Maui College. In 2020, 509 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 19 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,391
Part Time: 1,407
Full Time: 984
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
528
Associate: 509
Bachelor's: 19
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Online Degrees305223
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$12,186
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii at Manoa. In 2020, 3,109 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 952 master's degrees, and 404 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
12,255
Part Time: 1,871
Full Time: 10,384
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
4,465
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 3,109
Master's: 952
Doctoral: 404
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Online Degrees3684,097
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$7,584
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. In 2020, 709 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,636
Part Time: 967
Full Time: 1,669
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
709
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 709
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Online Degrees555154
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Community Colleges in Hawaii
There are 6 community colleges in Hawaii where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 15,743 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Hawaii, and about 3,225 associate degrees were completed. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Hawaii Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$3,204
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Hawaii Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,977
Part Time: 932
Full Time: 1,045
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
374
Associate: 374
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees3371
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Kapiolani Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$3,284
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Kapiolani Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
4,553
Part Time: 2,458
Full Time: 2,095
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
915
Associate: 915
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Online Degrees502413
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Kauai Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$3,252
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Kauai Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
935
Part Time: 591
Full Time: 344
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
125
Associate: 125
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Online Degrees8117
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Windward Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$3,194
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Windward Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,108
Part Time: 491
Full Time: 617
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
247
Associate: 247
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0247
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Leeward Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$3,209
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Leeward Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
4,552
Part Time: 2,151
Full Time: 2,401
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
857
Associate: 857
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Online Degrees615242
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Honolulu Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$3,174
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Honolulu Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,618
Part Time: 1,524
Full Time: 1,094
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
707
Associate: 707
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0707
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Hawaii Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Hawaii? What's the Hawaii job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 664,033 jobs in Hawaii. From 2020-2021, job growth in Hawaii was below the national average, at -0.4%. There were 73,456 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Hawaii do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $21.22.
# of Jobs (2021)
664,033
% of Change (20-21)
--0.4%
National Avg: +0.8%
Median Earnings
$21.22/hr
National Avg: $16.88/hr
Annual Openings
73,456