Hawaii Community College

www.hawaii.hawaii.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

2023 Average Net Price

$8,200

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,260

30.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.6%

90 Graduates

About

Hawaii Community College is a higher education institution located in Hawaii County, HI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hawaii Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (30 degrees), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (18 degrees).

In 2023, 423 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hawaii Community College. 48.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (191 degrees), 2.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hawaii Community College is $3,144, which is $−5,109 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hawaii Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 125 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Hawaii Community College is $3,144, which is $5,109 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,200.

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending Hawaii Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Hawaii Community College was $3,144. The cost of tuition at Hawaii Community College is $−5,109 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hawaii Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,200

2023 Value

16.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Hawaii Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,200. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Hawaii Community College grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hawaii Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,532

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hawaii Community College was of $10,532 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hawaii Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Hawaii Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 27.8% with respect to 2022, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hawaii Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hawaii Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 125 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Hawaii Community College had a total enrollment of 2,260 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Hawaii Community College is 691 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,569. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at Hawaii Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hawaii Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.5% Two or More Races, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 14.9% White, 7.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.885% Black or African American, and 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hawaii Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Male (20.5%), followed by Two or More Races Female (17.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hawaii Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,260 students. The full-time enrollment at Hawaii Community College is 691 and the part-time enrollment is 1,569. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at Hawaii Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hawaii Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hawaii Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Hawaii Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hawaii Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
803 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
428 enrolled students
Asian
392 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hawaii Community College is 35.5% Two or More Races, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 14.9% White, 7.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.885% Black or African American, and 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 64 students (2.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 13 fewer women than men received degrees from Hawaii Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hawaii Community College is two or more races (191 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hawaii Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (30 degrees) and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hawaii Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (47 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hawaii Community College are Police officers (136,739 people), Other managers (90,661 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (85,833 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (50,697 people), and Construction managers (46,238 people).

The most specialized majors at Hawaii Community College in 2023 are Construction (47 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hawaii Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Hawaii Community College are Construction (47 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hawaii Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (313,623 people), Elementary & secondary schools (166,007 people), Construction (114,587 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (60,589 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,401 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hawaii Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
145 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degrees awarded
Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Hawaii Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Hawaii Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

218

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

205

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 218 degrees were awarded to men at Hawaii Community College, which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (205).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hawaii Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Hawaii Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.408 times less than the 103 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Hawaii Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.45 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Hawaii Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Hawaii Community College is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
Asian
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hawaii Community College is two or more races (191 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

0.709% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Two or More Races Female
97 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
94 degrees awarded
Asian Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hawaii Community College is two or more races female (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more two or more races female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races male (94 degrees).

Operations

Hawaii Community College employs 23 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 14 Instructors. Most academics at Hawaii Community College are Female Assistant professor (15), Female Instructor (12), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hawaii Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, Service, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M

2023 Salaries

2.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Hawaii Community College paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, a 2.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.54% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Hawaii Community College paid a total of $5.42M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hawaii Community College were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Associate professor with 16 employees, and Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hawaii Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, Service with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hawaii Community College was Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hawaii Community College.

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