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Hawaii Medical College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii Medical College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Hawaii Medical College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hawaii Medical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hawaii Medical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 73% at Hawaii Medical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,037

Cost of attendance at Hawaii Medical College in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $7,722
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,037

Cost of attendance at Hawaii Medical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $20,994
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Hawaii Medical College received on average $6,610 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,610
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 194 87% $6,345 $1,230,930
Other Federal Grant 194 87% $6,345 $1,230,930
State Grant/Scholarships 25 11% $2,057 $51,417
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 194 87% $6,610 $1,282,347

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hawaii Medical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hawaii Medical College students is 82.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.2%.

82.7%

  • asian 90.3% 65 students
  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 75.0% 6 students
  • hawaiian 70.6% 36 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 7 students
  • International Students 90.0% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 80.8% 38 students

Service Offerings

Hawaii Medical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Hawaii Medical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families