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Honolulu Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Honolulu

There are at least 18 colleges in Honolulu, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 43,962 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 32,846 full-time students, and a reported 3,686 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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Honolulu QuickSchools™

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Argosy University
Honolulu, Hawaii

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: 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: Accounting, Computer Networking, Finance, Hospitality Management, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Technologies
  • 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: Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • 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: Accounting, Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Psychology, Teaching, Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Honolulu Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Hawaii Business College
33 S King St, 4th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, business management, medical secretary, computer and info science, accounting and computer science, tourism and travel, web design, legal secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 316 students, 280 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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: 47 students, 47 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Hawaii Technology Institute
629 Pohukaina St
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

  • Programs: data processing tech, system administration, computer systems tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 28 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
  • 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, human services, cosmetology, electronics tech, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, architectural drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,183 students, 2,425 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, tourism and travel, legal assistant, licensed practical nurse, hotel management, information technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,289 students, 4,201 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical office management, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 111 students, 111 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, HVAC.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 143 students, 101 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: 203 students, 203 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, general studies, counseling psychology, business management, elementary school teaching, education, history courses, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,836 students, 2,264 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 395 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 410-530.
  • 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.

Hawai'i Theological Seminary
20 Dowsett Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

  • Programs: theology, bible studies, ministry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 52 students, 36 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, business management, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, computer science, business and related services, communication studies, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 8,046 students, 5,911 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 211 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 440-570.
  • 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: 30 students, 30 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, accounting, registered nursing, social work, political science, secondary teaching, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 20,644 students, 17,175 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,080 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-580. Math: 520-620.
  • 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: 34 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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