Honolulu, HI · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College (in-state) | $3,174 | — |
| HI average | $11,136 | -71% |
| National average | $18,082 | -82% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,174 | $12,696 |
| Out-of-state | $8,310 | $33,240 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Honolulu Community College ranks 1 by in-state tuition among the 16 HI colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 162% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Honolulu Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Windward Community College | $3,194 |
| Hawaii Community College | $3,204 |
| Leeward Community College | $3,214 |
| Kauai Community College | $3,252 |
In-state tuition at Honolulu Community College is $3,174 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,310.
Honolulu Community College in-state tuition is 71% below the HI average of $11,136.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Honolulu Community College is 82% below that.
$3,174 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Honolulu Community College comes to about $12,696 for an in-state student and $33,240 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Honolulu Community College ranks 1 out of the 16 HI colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.