Top Rated Hawaii Public Colleges

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Hawaii as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the best public college in Hawaii is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus

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  • 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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University of Hawaii at Hilo Campus

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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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