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Honolulu Colleges

Honolulu Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Honolulu

There are at least 16 colleges in Honolulu, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 42,780 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 31,824 full-time students, and a reported 3,687 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Kapiolani Community College and Honolulu Community College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Hawaii Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Honolulu.
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Honolulu QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Argosy University
Honolulu, Hawaii

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Heald College
Honolulu, Hawaii

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Remington College
Honolulu, Hawaii

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Honolulu Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
71 S Hotel St
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-3112

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 46 students, 46 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Hawaii Technology Institute
629 Pohukaina St
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

  • Programs: data processing tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 4 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-4598

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: industrial production tech, liberal arts and sciences, electronics tech, human services, cosmetology, welding, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,027 students, 2,332 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4496

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, culinary arts, registered nursing, hotel management, legal assistant, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,517 students, 4,376 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

New York Technical Institute of Hawaii
1375 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-4415

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, HVAC.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 118 students, 84 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Travel Institute of the Pacific
1314 S King St Ste 1164
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

  • Programs: tourism and travel, hotel management, chef training.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 202 students, 202 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1578

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, general studies, education, counseling psychology, business management, psychology, history courses, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,685 students, 2,115 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 397 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 410-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop St. Suite 216
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, business management, criminal justice and safety, communication studies, marketing, business and related services, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 7,943 students, 5,979 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 211 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-550. Math: 430-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
100 N. Beretania Street Suite 203B
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 37 students, 36 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Med-Assist School of Hawaii Inc
33 S King Ste 223
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

  • Programs: medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 101 students, 101 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
2500 Campus Road Hawaii Hall
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business management, liberal arts and sciences, communication studies, finance, tourism and travel, English, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 20,051 students, 16,505 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,079 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-580. Math: 510-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

World Medicine Institute
1110 University Avenue Rm 308
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

  • Programs: acupuncture, traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 44 students, 44 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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(2000)
StudentsDorms
Aiea Colleges29,01947 
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