What college costs in Hawaii
We have federal cost data for 7 four-year colleges in Hawaii: 3 public and 4 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $21,173 at public colleges (in-state) and $45,798 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $16,774. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
Hawaii state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei | $18,410 | $10,327 | $7,674 |
| University of Hawaii at HiloHilo | $21,173 | $11,856 | $8,983 |
| University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu | $26,433 | $15,664 | $10,675 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-HawaiiLaie | $25,098 | $16,774 | $11,623 |
| Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu | $24,042 | $23,151 | $22,972 |
| Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu | $45,798 | $28,856 | $31,589 |
| Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu | $50,674 | $29,657 | $25,758 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.