You have 24 colleges and universities to choose from, if you are considering going to school in the Aloha State, Hawaii. The largest school, by student population, in Hawaii is University of Hawaii at Manoa, which is located in Honolulu, and had 20,435 students in 2010. Located in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is the second largest school in Hawaii. It had 9,102 students in 2010.

Popular Courses of Study in Hawaii

When planning your educational career path, you will not only have to choose a college from among Hawaii's 24 schools, but you will also have to choose from one of the 567 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools. If you are undecided, you may want to consider pursuing an education in liberal arts, business or nursing, which are the most popular subjects in Hawaii for undergraduates. Of the 30,848 students that graduated from Hawaii state schools in 2010, 17% studied liberal arts, 15% studied business and 6% studied nursing. The remaining 62% of Hawaii graduates studied subjects such as hospitality, music or teaching.

Student Demographics in Hawaii

Choosing to pursue your higher education in a Hawaii school will put you in the company of the 73,783 students studying in Hawaii institutions. Around 88% of Hawaii students are enrolled in undergraduate programs. Of Hawaii's undergraduate students, 57% are full-time students and 43% are part-time students.

Hawaii has a relatively diverse student population, with 76% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data. The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Hawaii colleges and universities is 6 to 10. And approximately 4% of undergraduate students are under 24 years of age.

Faculty Demographics in Hawaii

Just as the student population at Hawaii schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Hawaii schools is also relatively diverse. Of the 16,120 faculty members employed by Hawaii colleges and universities in 2009, approximately 44% identified themselves as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority. The male to female ratio amongst Hawaii faculty was 4 to 10.

Cost of Education in Hawaii

In Hawaii state, the average cost of an undergraduate education was $6,210 per year for the 2009 school year. This number factors in tuition, living expenses and financial aid. The average undergraduate education cost in Hawaii is less than the national average. But this number can be misleading. If you attend Chaminade University of Honolulu, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $17,060 per year. But if you instead enroll at Honolulu Community College, Hawaii's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $1,926 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

The average number of students who graduate from degree and certificate programs in Hawaii every year is 30,848. In 2009, approximately 1 out of 2 students who started college in Hawaii graduated. And out of every 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree 7 actually returned to study their second year. This means that if you enroll in a Hawaii school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 69% chance that you will return to school the following year and 37% chance that you will graduate after 4-6 years.

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