Hawaii Community College: Review & Facts

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Hawaii Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 2,130 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1941 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Hilo, Hawaii.

Academic Offerings

Hawaii Community College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered

25

Hawaii Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Automotive and Mechanic, Firefighting, Nursing, and Electrical and Electronics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Hawaii Community College is low at 53% (way below Hawaii average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

53%

Bad

The graduation rate at Hawaii Community College is very low: 29%. Around 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Hawaii Community College is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are relatevely low - around $8,300 annually. The additional fees at Hawaii Community College (not included in tuition costs) are about $100; this makes it a total of $8,400 a year.

Read the details about Hawaii Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Hawaii Community College is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Hawaii Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (808) 934-2500 or check Hawaii Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Hawaii Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hawaii Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

Hawaii Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $3,500 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Hawaii Community College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hawaii Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hawaii Community College
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, Hawaii
96720-5096, USA