College Tuition in Hawaii (2026)

19 colleges · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

Average In-State Tuition$11,136
National Average$18,082
vs. National-38%
Colleges Listed19

Hawaii vs. National Average

HawaiiNationalDifference
Average in-state tuition$11,136$18,082-38%

Cheapest: Honolulu Community College at $3,174 · Most expensive: Hawaii Pacific University at $34,392

All 19 Colleges in Hawaii

#CollegeCityIn-State TuitionOut-of-StateAcceptance
1Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu$3,174$8,310—
2Windward Community CollegeKaneohe$3,194$8,330—
3Hawaii Community CollegeHilo$3,204$8,340—
4Leeward Community CollegePearl City$3,214$8,350—
5Kauai Community CollegeLihue$3,252$8,388—
6Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu$3,284$8,420—
7University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului$3,284$8,420—
8Brigham Young University-HawaiiLaie$6,630$6,63047%
9University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei$7,584$20,54495%
10University of Hawaii at HiloHilo$7,838$20,79861%
11University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu$12,186$34,21887%
12Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu$13,580$13,580—
13Hawaii Tokai International CollegeKapolei$16,560$16,56078%
14Hawaii Medical CollegeHonolulu$25,927$25,927—
15Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu$30,874$30,87491%
16Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu$34,392$34,39286%
17Hawaii Institute of Hair DesignHonolulu$15,957 †——
18Mauna Loa HelicoptersKailua Kona$98,000 †——
19Makana Esthetics Wellness AcademyHonolulu$12,000 †——

† Published tuition for the school's largest program; the school does not report a school-wide in-state rate. — means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that field.

FAQ

How much does college cost in Hawaii?

The average in-state tuition in Hawaii is $11,136 per year, based on 19 colleges.

What is the cheapest college in Hawaii?

The lowest in-state tuition in Hawaii is $3,174 at Honolulu Community College.

What is the most expensive college in Hawaii?

The highest in-state tuition in Hawaii is $34,392 at Hawaii Pacific University.

How does Hawaii compare to the national average?

The national average in-state tuition is $18,082; Hawaii is 38% below that.

How many colleges are in Hawaii?

College Scorecard lists 19 colleges in Hawaii.