UH’s second oldest campus, Hawai’i Community College caters to students interested in career and technical professions and transfer courses on campus in Hilo and Kona or via online classes.

It also administers the UH Center, West Hawai‘i, which provides students an opportunity to obtain baccalaureate and graduate degrees and certificates from other institutions within the UH System.

Areas of Excellence

Location With a main campus is in Hilo and the new Hawai'i Community College - Palamanui campus in Kona, the college has locations on both sides of beautiful Hawai'i island.

Career Focus Learn rewarding career and technical skills through programs like electronics, early childhood education, automotive mechanics, business and more.

Value Students who begin working towards a 4-year degree at Hawai'i Community College, can save 25-60% on tuition costs.

Support Study in a welcoming campus environment where the class sizes are small and faculty and staff are committed to student success.

Fast Facts

Certificates: 33

Associate degrees: 25

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,819

Average age: 25 years old

Men: 40%

Women: 60%

Student to Faculty ratio:15:1

Hawaii Community College

(808) 934-2700

fax: (808) 934-2501



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