About UHCC
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges is a statewide network of seven individually accredited colleges within the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi System. Each year, the UH Community Colleges serve more than 25,000 students, including recent high school graduates, working adults, and lifelong learners enrolled both full- and part-time.
The UH Community Colleges are committed to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education across a wide range of programs—from career and technical education to the liberal arts. Students can choose from flexible learning options, including online, hybrid, and in-person classes, allowing them to learn in ways that fit their schedules, goals, and lifestyles.
Beyond credit programs, the UH Community Colleges also support its local communities and workforce through non-credit courses offered by each college’s Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. These programs provide opportunities for skills training, professional advancement, and personal enrichment.
History
In 1964, the Hawai’i State Legislature passed the Hawaiʻi Community College Act, which directed the UH Board of Regents to develop and administer a system of community colleges. This new law transferred Honolulu, Kapiʻolani, Kauaʻi and Maui technical schools from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to the University of Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi, Leeward, and Windward Community Colleges were added later.
Recognition
The University of Hawaiʻi Community College System has been ranked 11th best in the nation among 41 statewide systems, according to a 2025 WalletHub analysis.
Headcount Enrollment
Credit Students: 25,461
Other Students*: 19,634
*Non-Credit, Cont. Ed (FY 2024-25)
Total Financial Aid Received
2024-25 (Academic Year)
$52,482,066
Students: 8,549
Attendance
Total Enrollment of Credit Students: 25,461
24% or 6,228 of total enrollment were full-time students and 76% or 19,233 of total enrollment were part-time students.
Full Time
6,228
Part Time
19,233
Campus Enrollment
2,489
3,628
5,704
1,324
6,210
2,997
3,109
Number of Credit Students Enrolled by Campus
Student Type
Donut chart depicting breakdown of all credit-enrolled students by percentage:
43% Continuing
18% First-Time
16% Early-Admit
11% Transfer
6% Returning
6% Other
Average Age
Credit Students
19% of students were under 18 years old
41% of students were between 18-21 years old
36% of students were between 22-44 years old
4% were 45 years old or older
<18
18-21
22-44
45+