Honolulu Community College

Honolulu Community College Overview

Honolulu Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Honolulu, Hawaii. HCC was founded in 1920 and enrolls 4,368 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 8, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

There are many ways for students to get involved at HCC!

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? HCC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

HCC does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? HCC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at HCC on the Student Life page.

2022 HCC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,144
Out-of-State	$8,280

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Is HCC a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what HCC offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at HCC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at HCC, around 59% return for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for HCC Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with HCC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at HCC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on HCC's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at HCC.

Based on this information, does HCC seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is HCC a good school for you?

If Honolulu Community College seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

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Where is Honolulu Community College Located?

HCC is located in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii.

If you are interested in seeing HCC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 1 to Honolulu, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Honolulu International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what HCC and Honolulu are like without leaving home.

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