Best colleges in Honolulu

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Get off the mainland every now and then

Maybe Honolulu is the state capital because it's the state's largest city. or perhaps it's due to all the educational opportunities provided to local and incoming students. From a breathtaking backdrop to a cultural experience, Honolulu provides impressive college options in one of the city's 5 higher education institutions.

The $10 billion tourism industry also makes this city a great option for students interested in the hospitality sector. With ample fine cuisine options, incredible hotels and various tourist activities, Honolulu gives students major exposure to all areas of the hospitality and tourism industry. Being a stone's throw from Asia (kind of), Hawaii has an established military defense presence and acts as a crucial international business hotspot. So, finding good use for your military studies or international business degree shouldn't be too hard. Hawaii really does have it all-take a trip to some of the world's most beautiful beaches for world renowned sun and surf, climb the top of the Diamond Head volcanic crater, or explore the city's thriving Chinatown. All the pictures movies you've ever seen don't do the island justice. By all means, don't spend all your time studying.

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Best Four Year Universities in Honolulu

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers 236 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,355 students graduated with students earning 2,965 Bachelor's degrees, 930 Master's degrees, 390 Doctoral degrees, and 70 Certificates.

Chaminade University of Honolulu offers 75 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 487 students graduated with students earning 277 Bachelor's degrees, 161 Master's degrees, 31 Associate's degrees, and 18 Doctoral degrees.

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Hawaii Pacific University offers 112 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 765 students graduated with students earning 492 Bachelor's degrees, 185 Master's degrees, 75 Associate's degrees, 11 Certificates, and 2 Doctoral degrees.

University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers 10 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 688 students graduated with students earning 688 Bachelor's degrees.

Pacific Rim Christian University offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 35 students graduated with students earning 15 Bachelor's degrees, 11 Associate's degrees, and 9 Master's degrees.

University of Phoenix-Hawaii offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 22 students graduated with students earning 22 Bachelor's degrees.

Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 12 students graduated with students earning 12 Master's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Honolulu

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI

Leeward Community College offers 36 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,076 students graduated with students earning 888 Associate's degrees, and 188 Certificates.

Kapiolani Community College offers 33 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 882 students graduated with students earning 752 Associate's degrees, and 130 Certificates.

Honolulu Community College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 558 students graduated with students earning 490 Associate's degrees, and 68 Certificates.

Windward Community College offers 7 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 236 students graduated with students earning 205 Associate's degrees, and 31 Certificates.

Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Medical College offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 177 students graduated with students earning 131 Certificates, and 46 Associate's degrees.

List of all colleges in Honolulu

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa Logo University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
3/5
20 : 1 19,074
Chaminade University of Honolulu Logo Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI
5/5
26 : 1 2,369
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Logo Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu, HI     52
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu Logo Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu Honolulu, HI     118
Hawaii Pacific University Logo Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI
5/5
30 : 1 4,876