Kapolei is a city in Hawaii and it is the county seat of Honolulu county. Its population is 21,674. There are 18 colleges near Kapolei, Hawaii - 7 public and 11 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 16 colleges are in 30 miles from Kapolei. 17 schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 52,599 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,999 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 80.66% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,087.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii In Kapolei |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$9,552 | $16,752 | 10 | 5 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu In Kapolei |
Public four-years |
$20,544 ($7,584) | Not Offered | 2,814 | 17 to 1 |
| Hawaii Tokai International College In Kapolei |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,560 | Not Offered | 24 | 11 to 1 |
| Leeward Community College 6.4 miles from Kapolei |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,350 ($3,214) | Not Offered | 6,471 | 21 to 1 |
| Pacific Rim Christian University 11.5 miles from Kapolei |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,580 | $13,710 | 187 | 12 to 1 |
| Honolulu Community College 12.7 miles from Kapolei |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,310 ($3,174) | Not Offered | 3,342 | 18 to 1 |
| Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy 12.8 miles from Kapolei |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$12,000 | Not Offered | 50 | 15 to 1 |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design 13.4 miles from Kapolei |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,957 | Not Offered | 85 | 17 to 1 |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med 13.4 miles from Kapolei |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $17,400 | 61 | - |
| Hawaii Pacific University 13.5 miles from Kapolei |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,392 | $21,485 | 4,921 | 15 to 1 |
| Hawaii Medical College 14.4 miles from Kapolei |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$25,927 | Not Offered | 194 | 20 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa 16.2 miles from Kapolei |
Public four-years |
$34,218 ($12,186) | $34,550 ($16,502) | 20,028 | 15 to 1 |
| University of Hawaii System Office 16.4 miles from Kapolei |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Windward Community College 16.9 miles from Kapolei |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,330 ($3,194) | Not Offered | 2,765 | 19 to 1 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu 17.0 miles from Kapolei |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,874 | $26,880 | 2,709 | 11 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu 17.6 miles from Kapolei |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$19,133 | Not Offered | 118 | 20 to 1 |
| Kapiolani Community College 17.8 miles from Kapolei |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,420 ($3,284) | Not Offered | 5,914 | 15 to 1 |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii 22.7 miles from Kapolei |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$6,630 | Not Offered | 2,906 | 18 to 1 |
