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Hilo, HI 96720-4091
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Hawaii Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2094th overall and 10th in Hawaii
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
51.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,491 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 29% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,358 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Hilo, HI 96720-4091
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,916 (37,696 urban / 5,220 rural) |
| Households | 15,365 (2.7 people per house) |
| Families | 10,678 (3.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 489 |
| Pop. — Asian | 26,657 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 14,195 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,141 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,756 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,896 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Hawaii Community College?
Ranks 3536th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,512 | $1,512 | $6,144 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $134 | $134 | $134 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $63 | $63 | $256 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,491 | $2,491 | $7,123 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,583 | $13,583 | $18,215 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,183 | $4,183 | $8,815 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,300  $1,646 |
$1,300  $1,646 |
$5,932  $6,278 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $820  $845 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,733  $8,693 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,549  $2,399 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,389  $1,692 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Hawaii Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Hawaii Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Hawaii Community College Ranks 3976th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,812 | 117 |  40% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $131 | 1 |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $833 | 16 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,914 | 17 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 143 |  49% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Hawaii Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 21 | 38 | 59 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 8 | 11 | 19 |
Hispanic | 18 | 35 | 53 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 582 | 965 | 1,547 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 12 | 10 | 22 |
White Non-Hispanic | 199 | 381 | 580 |
Race Unknown | 27 | 51 | 78 |
| Total | 867 | 1,491 | 2,358 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Hawaii Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 66 | 84 | |
| 32 | 3 | 35 | |
| 16 | 10 | 26 | |
| 1 | 21 | 22 | |
| 14 | 3 | 17 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Hawaii Community College Ranks 1236th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $57,637 ($58,784 male / $56,638 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 73 (34 male / 39 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 86 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,407,349 |
Hawaii Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Hawaiʻi Community College is a public, co-educational commuter college in Hilo, Hawaiʻi on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaiʻi system anchored by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Hawaii Community College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. University of Hawaii: Hawaii Community College is unique in its study options. For instance, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study and ROTC, Navy. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Hawaii: Hawaii Community College.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Operations Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Health System Administration, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Nursing Assistance
- Popular majors:
- thirty-six percent liberal arts, thirty-one percent construction trades, fifteen percent business per marketing, six percent education, six percent health professions
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies, Law Enforcement Administration
Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August.
Hawaii Community College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, alternatively did not report the exact number of transfer students.
For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application is due the 30th of July. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Hawaii Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency.
Hawaii Community College Students
The school’s size is approximately two thousand, four hundred and forty degree-seeking undergrads. University of Hawaii: Hawaii Community College offers Associate degrees. Further, it is part of an Rural setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999).
This school features the Rural setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999). Indeed, the school is located 200 miles from Honolulu.
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