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Colleges and universities in Hawaii

Hawaii has 21 colleges and universities in our directory (10 public, 5 private nonprofit, 6 for-profit). Together they enroll about 61,614 students. 11 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Honolulu (10), Hilo (2), Kahului (2), Kapolei (2)

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Showing 1–21 of 21 schools

UHM
Public
Students
20,028
Retention
81%
Programs
134
Awards 2024-25
4,836
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralMarketingCurriculum and Instruction +131
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LCC
Public

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, HI

Admission
Open
Students
6,471
Retention
72%
Programs
18
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralOffice Management and Supervision +15
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KCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,914
Retention
63%
Programs
19
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHospitality Administration/ManagementCooking and Related Culinary Arts +16
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HPU
Private nonprofit
Students
4,921
Retention
56%
Programs
63
Awards 2024-25
1,053
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementGeneral Studies +60
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,342
Retention
55%
Programs
25
CampusHybrid
Construction Trades, GeneralLiberal Arts and SciencesCarpentry +22
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BYU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,906
Retention
74%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
583
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBiologySocial Work +71
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UHO
Public
Students
2,814
Retention
78%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
592
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPublic AdministrationSocial Sciences, General +6
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UHM
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,792
Programs
25
Awards 2024-25
385
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing +22
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WCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,765
Retention
63%
Programs
6
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantAmerican Indian/Native American Studies +3
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CUH
Private nonprofit
Students
2,709
Retention
70%
Programs
40
Awards 2024-25
599
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingCounseling PsychologyBusiness Administration and Management +37
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UHH
Public
Students
2,668
Retention
73%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
692
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPharmacyPsychology, General +39
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,289
Retention
59%
Programs
24
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesFire ScienceRegistered Nursing +21
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KCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,335
Retention
61%
Programs
16
CampusOnlineHybrid
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingHigh Performance and Custom Engine Technician/MechanicLiberal Arts and Sciences +13
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HMC
Private for-profit

Hawaii Medical College

Honolulu, HI

Admission
Open
Students
194
Retention
66%
Programs
4
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideMedical/Clinical Assistant +1
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PRC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
187
Retention
78%
Programs
8
CampusOnlineHybrid
Christian StudiesTheologyPastoral Studies/Counseling +5
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MEW
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
50
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
77
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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ISC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
47
Retention
100%
Programs
7
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +4
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HTI
Private nonprofit
Students
24
Retention
71%
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
15
Campus
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MLH
Private for-profit

Mauna Loa Helicopters

Kailua Kona, HI

Admission
Open
Students
12
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
28
Campus
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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