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College costs in Hawaii

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 1 pilot school in Hawaii that is covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $32,331 at University of Hawaii at Manoa, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Hawaii averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$32,331
Total cost for one year, out of state$54,363
Average net price for one year$14,557
Acceptance rate69.7%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Hawaii that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Hawaii ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu$32,331$54,363$14,557

Schools in Hawaii ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
University of Hawaii at Manoa69.7%19,21113,388

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Hawaii?

Across the 1 pilot school in Hawaii that publishes a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $32,331 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $32,331 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Hawaii on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is University of Hawaii at Manoa at $32,331 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Hawaii?

Across the 1 pilot school in Hawaii that publishes a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 69.7% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Hawaii?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Hawaii page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.