Hawaiʻi Community College

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Accredited

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Open

Enrollment

$3,204

Avg. Tuition

2,289

Total Students

Urban

Hilo, HI

Founded 1941

115-acre Main Campus and 21-acre Manono Campus

About Hawaiʻi Community College

Hawaiʻi Community College is a public two-year institution and a member of the University of Hawaiʻi system. It provides a wide range of vocational, technical, and liberal arts programs designed for immediate career entry or transfer to four-year universities.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCarpentryCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Nursing (ASN)

Associate of Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $6,408

Automotive Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $6,408

Welding and Industrial Mechanics

Certificate of Achievement

Duration: 1 year
Tuition: $3,204

Culinary Arts

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $6,408

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
14:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall/Spring
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Placement testing for English and Math
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,204
Books & Supplies $1,360
Equipment Fees $300
Estimated Total $4,864

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship
  • Hawaiʻi B+ Scholarship
  • UH Common Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

33%

Graduation Rate

91%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$29,704

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Hilo Medical CenterHawaiian AirlinesState of HawaiiCounty of HawaiiWalmart

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Housing Assistance Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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