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# Hawaii Community College

Public two-year community college in Hilo serving 2,260 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 19.704756, -155.069653

### Summary

Public two-year community college in Hilo serving 2,260 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Hawaii Community College is a public two-year institution located in Hilo, Hawaii, serving students across the Big Island with general education and liberal arts coursework. The college enrolls approximately 2,260 students and functions as a regional access point for higher education in a town setting.

In-state tuition is $3,144 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,280. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, runs to $13,038, making the college an affordable entry point into postsecondary education. Most students are place-bound to Hawaii and use the college as a launch for further education or workforce entry.

As a community college, Hawaii Community College emphasizes transfer pathways to four-year institutions within the University of Hawaii system. The school works best for students seeking an economical foundation in general education, those testing college readiness before committing to a university, and working adults needing flexible scheduling. For information about program offerings, transfer agreements, and student support services, visit www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 383,190
- **State**: HI
- **City**: Hilo
- **Address**: 1175 Manono Street
- **Zip Code**: 96720
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,144
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,280
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $13,038
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $18,174
- **Room and Board**: $9,894
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,260
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $18,313,481
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities