Hawaii Public Colleges

There are 10 public colleges and universities in Hawaii enrolling 50,418 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Hawaii state residency.  Hawaii is home to popular public schools like University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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Hawaii Public 4 Year 2 Year

  • Public 4 Year
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews

UH Manoa is a large public university known for undergraduate marine science, oceanography, and Hawaiian studies. The campus occupies Manoa Valley in Honolulu.

#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1081-1293
  • Avg GPA 3.67
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $17,202
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Hilo, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

UH Hilo is a public university known for undergraduate astronomy, marine science, and Hawaiian studies. The campus sits on Hawaii's Big Island near Mauna Kea and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 945-1175
  • Avg GPA 3.36
  • Acceptance Rate 61%
  • Net Price $12,673
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

UH West Oahu is a public university known for undergraduate business, education, and Hawaiian-Pacific studies. The suburban Kapolei campus sits on the west side of Oahu.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 931-1103
  • Avg GPA 3.41
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $10,942
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University of Hawaii Maui College Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Kahului, HI
  • | 0 reviews

UH Maui College is a public community college known for undergraduate culinary arts, hospitality, and nursing. The campus is in Kahului on the island of Maui.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,089
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Leeward Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Pearl City, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 15 application deadline

A public community college known for Hawaiian studies, digital media, and automotive technology. The campus sits in Pearl City on the island of Oahu.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,320
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Honolulu Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Honolulu, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 8 application deadline

Honolulu Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in aviation maintenance and automotive technology. The urban campus is located in Honolulu near the international airport.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,870
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  • Public 2 Year
  • Honolulu, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Kapiolani is a community college known for undergraduate culinary arts, hospitality and tourism, and health sciences. The Honolulu campus sits near Diamond Head.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,034
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Hawaii Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Hilo, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Hawaii Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in Hawaiian studies, agriculture, and nursing. The main campus is in Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,261
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Windward Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Kaneohe, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 8 application deadline

Windward is a public community college known for undergraduate veterinary technology and Hawaiian studies. The Kaneohe campus sits on Oahu's windward coast near the Koolau mountains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,532
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Kauai Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Lihue, HI
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

A public community college known for undergraduate culinary arts and nursing. The campus sits in Lihue on the island of Kauai.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,771
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