Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Hawaii
18 degree-granting colleges and universities in Hawaii that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges18
- Public117 private
- Four-year117 two-year
- Online programs11Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Hawaii: Nursing (10), Business Administration (9), Accounting (9), Computer Science (6), Information Technology (6), Early Childhood Education (6).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Public | Two-year | No |
| Hawaii Medical College | Honolulu | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu | Public | Two-year | No |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine | Honolulu | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Leeward Community College | Pearl City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Pacific Rim Christian University | Honolulu | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Hawaii System Office | Honolulu | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Kapolei | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii | Kapolei | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Windward Community College | Kaneohe | Public | Two-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Hawaii: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 18 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Hawaii?
11 public, 4 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Hawaii?
7 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Hawaii Community College, Honolulu Community College, Kapiolani Community College, Kauai Community College, Leeward Community College, and Windward Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Hawaii?
11 four-year colleges and universities, and 8 schools in Hawaii offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Hawaii offer online programs?
11 colleges in Hawaii reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most colleges?
Honolulu (9), Hilo (2), Kapolei (2), Laie (1), and Lihue (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Hawaii?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Hawaii are Nursing (10 schools), Business Administration (9 schools), Accounting (9 schools), Computer Science (6 schools), Information Technology (6 schools), and Early Childhood Education (6 schools).
How do I find a college in Hawaii that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Hawaii and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Hawaii colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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