Hawaii Community College Comparison

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Overview

HCC
Location Hilo, HI
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 2,127
Type Public 2 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website hawaii.edu
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Costs

HCC
Tuition (In State) $3,144
Tuition (Out of State) $8,280
Room & Board $8,248
Avg Net Price $9,843
Avg Grant Aid $5,972
% Receiving Grant Aid 82%

Admission

HCC
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied -
Admitted -
Acceptance Rate Open
Enrolled % Open
Avg High School GPA -
Typical High School Grades -
Admissions Standards Unavailable
Applicant Competition
ACT Range
SAT Range
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Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

HCC
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (33%)
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies (17%)
  • Business (10%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Personal and Culinary Services (7%)

Outcomes

HCC
Graduation Rate -
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $30,600
Making Student Loan Payments 36%
Median Student Loan Debt $9,000
Median Loan Payment $93

Diversity

HCC
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 14%
% Black 1%
% Hispanic 15%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 10%
% Two or More Races 40%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

HCC
% In-State 98%
% Out-of-State 1%

Campus

HCC
Campus Housing No
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan No
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/