2026 Rankings · HI

Best Colleges in Hawaii

19 ranked colleges in Hawaii out of 5,439 nationally

19
Schools in HI
18
Full Data Rankings
1
Partial Data Rankings
5,439
Ranked Nationally

Top Colleges in Hawaii

Showing 1-10 of 19 schools
#1 in HI #329 nationally
#1

Kahului, HI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
68.3 / 100
68.3
Completion
76.3%
87%
Retention
85%
74%
Productivity
64 completions
96%

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage scores above average in the overall ranking at 68, ranking in the 96th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 47 students.

76% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 87th percentile nationally for completion.

#2 in HI #573 nationally
#2

Kapolei, HI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
63.9 / 100
63.9
Completion
93.5%
97%
Retention
71%
41%
Productivity
31 completions
96%

Hawaii Tokai International College scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 99th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 24 students with in-state tuition of $5,400 (excl. fees).

94% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 97th percentile nationally for completion.

#3 in HI #957 nationally
#3

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
58.6 / 100
58.6
Completion
70.3%
82%
Retention
74%
49%
Productivity
148 completions
83%

Hawaii Medical College has a overall ranking score of 59, ranking in the 83th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 194 students with in-state tuition of $25,387 (excl. fees).

70% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 82nd percentile nationally for completion.

#4 in HI #1324 nationally
#4

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Completion
77.5%
89%
Retention
86%
76%
Productivity
24 completions
4%

Pacific Rim Christian University has a overall ranking score of 54, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 187 students with in-state tuition of $11,880 (excl. fees).

78% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 89th percentile nationally for completion.

#5 in HI #1400 nationally
#5

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.1 / 100
53.1
Completion
55.8%
63%
Retention
75%
51%
Productivity
4499 completions
23%

University of Hawaii at Manoa has a overall ranking score of 53, ranking in the 96th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 20,028 students with in-state tuition of $11,304 (excl. fees).

56% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 63rd percentile nationally for completion.

#6 in HI #1558 nationally
#6

Laie, HI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51 / 100
51
Completion
57.2%
65%
Retention
67%
31%
Productivity
655 completions
23%

Brigham Young University-Hawaii has a overall ranking score of 51.

The college enrolls 2,906 students with in-state tuition of $6,438 (excl. fees).

57% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 65th percentile nationally for completion.

#7 in HI #1825 nationally
#7

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
47.7 / 100
47.7
Completion
82.1%
92%
Retention
57%
14%
Productivity
48 completions
73%

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design has a overall ranking score of 48, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 85 students.

82% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 92nd percentile nationally for completion.

#8 in HI #1877 nationally
#8

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
46.9 / 100
46.9
Completion
43%
41%
Retention
74%
49%
Productivity
536 completions
17%

Chaminade University of Honolulu has a overall ranking score of 47.

The college enrolls 2,709 students with in-state tuition of $29,856 (excl. fees).

43% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 41st percentile nationally for completion.

#9 in HI #2119 nationally
#9

Hilo, HI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
43.7 / 100
43.7
Completion
45.5%
45%
Retention
70%
39%
Productivity
653 completions
30%

University of Hawaii at Hilo has a overall ranking score of 44, ranking in the 87th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 2,668 students with in-state tuition of $7,344 (excl. fees).

46% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 45th percentile nationally for completion.

#10 in HI #2313 nationally
#10

Lihue, HI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
41 / 100
41
Completion
27.5%
13%
Retention
78%
59%
Productivity
314 completions
26%

Kauai Community College has a overall ranking score of 41.

The college enrolls 1,335 students with in-state tuition of $3,144 (excl. fees).

28% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 13th percentile nationally for completion.

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