Best colleges in Honolulu

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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 242 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.

University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers 9 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb.

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Chaminade University of Honolulu offers 69 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Hawaii Pacific University offers 114 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Pacific Rim Christian University offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

University of Phoenix-Hawaii offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

University of Hawaii System Office offers 0 degree programs. It's a public, four-year university in a large city.

Best Community Colleges in Honolulu

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.

Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Medical College offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI

Leeward Community College offers 31 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb.

Kapiolani Community College offers 31 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city.

Windward Community College offers 6 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb.

Honolulu Community College offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large city.

List of all colleges in Honolulu

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Logo Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu, HI     85
University of Hawaii at Manoa Logo University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
3/5
20 : 1 20,028
University of Hawaii-West Oahu Logo University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI
2/5
32 : 1 2,814
Chaminade University of Honolulu Logo Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI
5/5
27 : 1 2,709
Hawaii Medical College Logo Hawaii Medical College Honolulu, HI
5/5
28 : 1 194