How Many Public Colleges Are in Hawaii?
There are 10 Public colleges in Hawaii. By school level, there are 4 four-year and 6 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 80.86% and the admission yield is 26%. The average SAT score is 1,077 and the average ACT score is 19.
A total of 50,418 students are attending one of the schools. With 3,158 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Public is $5,021 for state residents and $13,412 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $14,366 for state residents and $30,806 for out-of-state students.
36.70% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,244 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Public, four-years | Hilo, HI | $20,798 ($7,838) | 2,668 | 60.63% | 48% |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa Public, four-years | Honolulu, HI | $34,218 ($12,186) | 20,028 | 86.60% | 64% |
| Honolulu Community College Public, 2-4 years | Honolulu, HI | $8,310 ($3,174) | 3,342 | - | 25% |
| Kapiolani Community College Public, 2-4 years | Honolulu, HI | $8,420 ($3,284) | 5,914 | - | 22% |
| Kauai Community College Public, 2-4 years | Lihue, HI | $8,388 ($3,252) | 1,335 | - | 48% |
| Leeward Community College Public, 2-4 years | Pearl City, HI | $8,350 ($3,214) | 6,471 | - | 35% |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Public, four-years | Kahului, HI | $8,420 ($3,284) | 2,792 | - | 28% |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu Public, four-years | Kapolei, HI | $20,544 ($7,584) | 2,814 | 95.34% | 50% |
| Windward Community College Public, 2-4 years | Kaneohe, HI | $8,330 ($3,194) | 2,765 | - | 31% |
| Hawaii Community College Public, 2-4 years | Hilo, HI | $8,340 ($3,204) | 2,289 | - | 33% |