by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,430 undergraduates in 2020, Hawaii Community College is a small, public college located in Hilo, Hawaii. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Hawaii Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hawaii Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hawaii Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hawaii Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Hawaii Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hawaii Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hawaii Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Hawaii Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Hawaii Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Hawaii Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,430 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 950 (39.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,480 (60.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | 1,480 | 2,430 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hawaii Community College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Hawaii Community College #770 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hawaii Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hawaii Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Hawaii Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hawaii Community College Athletics