Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College is one of the six public 2-year colleges in Hawaii. The campus is located in Hilo town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,819 students attend the school. Every year 21% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Hawaii CC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,024, and fees were $60. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,160 and $60 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,819 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/1998 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $126/credit | |
| In State Students | $126/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $340/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $15,300 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,820 | $8,820 | $23,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $42,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 72% of Hawaii Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,521 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $474 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $2,883 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $2,148 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9% | $5,187 |
| Private Loans | -- | $8,250 |
$11,435
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,210 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,905 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,100 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,711 |
| Over $110,000$16,783 |
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Student Population
2,819
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,720
Women
1,099
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Two or more races |
42% |
|
Asian |
18% |
|
Hispanic |
16% |
|
White |
13% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Black/African American |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Dan & Pauline Lutkenhouse & Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Scholarship
- Filipino Nurses’ Organization of Hawaii Scholarship
- Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society Nursing Scholarship Fund
- Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd. Scholarship Fund
- Laura Jean Armstrong Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Hawaii state board of nursing.
