Graduation Rates at Hawaii Colleges

Graduate Rate 56.20%

Male 55.43%

Female 56.62%

Transfer-Out Rate 9.96%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 73% / 42%

Hawaii Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of Hawaii colleges is 56.20% - 2,190 students out of 3,897 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 761 male and 1,429 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.The following table summarizes the graduation rate by gender with number of completers.

Graduation Rate By Gender
Hawaii colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	3,897	2,190	56.20%
Male	1,373	761	55.43%
Female	2,524	1,429	56.62%

[Chart] Hawaii Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 1,477 students completed their degree in 4 years and 532 finished in 5 years at Hawaii colleges. Additional 169 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
Hawaii Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	37.90%	34.30%	39.86%
5 Year	51.55%	50.47%	52.14%
6 Year	55.89%	55.21%	56.26%

[Chart] Hawaii Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

Retention Rate

By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of Hawaii colleges is 72.86% for full-time students and 41.71% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2024-2025)
Hawaii Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	72.86%	41.71%

[Chart] Hawaii Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at Hawaii colleges is 9.96%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.

Transfer-Out Rates
Hawaii Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	388	3,897	9.96%
Male	90	1,373	6.55%
Female	298	2,524	11.81%

[Chart] Hawaii Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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