Colleges in Hawaii
8 colleges in Hawaii that award bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates: 4 public and 4 private. 2 of them, mostly state colleges, award bachelor's degrees in fewer than a quarter of their undergraduate awards. Among colleges where most degrees awarded are bachelor's, the lowest average net price is at University of Hawaii-West Oahu ($10,327 a year after grants). Numbers are averages for students receiving federal aid; open a school to see what a family at your income pays.
| College | City | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie | Private | 2,889 | 47% | $16,774 | 53% | $52,064 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu | Private | 1,672 | 91% | $28,856 | 55% | $52,343 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu | Private | 2,392 | 86% | $29,657 | 35% | $59,593 |
| Pacific Rim Christian University | Honolulu | PrivateMostly 2-year · 24% bachelor's | 129 | — | $23,151 | 45% | $40,523 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | PublicMostly 2-year · 3% bachelor's | 1,700 | — | $8,061 | 28% | $34,453 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo | Public | 2,160 | 61% | $11,856 | 48% | $47,856 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | Public | 15,029 | 87% | $15,664 | 64% | $57,624 |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Kapolei | Public | 2,519 | 95% | $10,327 | 50% | $52,075 |
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, latest reported year. Graduation within 6 years; earnings are the median 10 years after starting college.
Best value in Hawaii for your income
The Hawaii colleges that pay back fastest for a family at your income: what it costs to finish after grants, set against how much more former students earn than high school graduates in Hawaii. Pick your income.
| # | College | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Earnings, 10 yrs | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii-West OahuPublic, in-state price | $10,247 | $47,239 | $52,075 | 3.1 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at ManoaPublic, in-state price | $14,469 | $64,098 | $57,624 | 3.1 |
| 3 | University of Hawaii at HiloPublic, in-state price | $11,535 | $51,908 | $47,856 | 4.6 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University-HawaiiPrivate | $15,993 | $74,048 | $52,064 | 4.8 |
| 5 | Hawaii Pacific UniversityPrivate | $28,979 | $124,320 | $59,593 | 5.4 |
| 6 | Chaminade University of HonoluluPrivate | $25,597 | $108,275 | $52,343 | 6.9 |
Colleges where most degrees awarded are bachelor's, ranked by years of earnings gain needed to repay the cost to finish at this income. Cost to finish = net price after grants × the average years graduates took (IPEDS). Earnings gain = former students' median earnings 10 years after starting (College Scorecard) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in Hawaii (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
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