Hawaii Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Hilo, HI · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$3,204
Out-of-State Tuition$8,340
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Hawaii Community College vs. State and National Averages

Hawaii Community CollegeHI AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$3,204$11,136$18,082
vs. average—-71%-82%

Other colleges in Hilo

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
University of Hawaii at HiloPublic2,160$7,838

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Hawaii Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$34,891
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)33%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$10,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants29%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over34%
First-generation students48%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Hawaii Community College?

In-state tuition at Hawaii Community College is $3,204 and out-of-state tuition is $8,340, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Hawaii Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Hawaii Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Hawaii Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Hawaii Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Hawaii Community College?

Hawaii Community College enrolls about 1,546 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Is Hawaii Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Hawaii Community College is $3,204, which is 71% below the HI average of $11,136.

How much do graduates of Hawaii Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Hawaii Community College are $34,891 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Hawaii Community College take on?

The median debt among Hawaii Community College graduates who borrowed is $10,500, according to College Scorecard.