Colleges in Hawaii and what each costs
8 colleges, biggest first. The cost is one year in 2026-27: tuition and fees (in-state for public colleges), books, room and board, and other costs. Click a college to see how many years your 529 pays for.
| College | City | Type | One year, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii cost of attendance | Honolulu | Public, 4-year | $34,070 |
| Brigham Young University, Hawaii cost of attendance | Laie | Private, 4-year | $24,929 |
| Hawaii Pacific University cost of attendance | Honolulu | Private, 4-year | $62,737 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo cost of attendance | Hilo | Public, 4-year | $26,481 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu cost of attendance | Honolulu | Private, 4-year | $56,370 |
| Hawaii Community College cost of attendance | Hilo | Public, 2-year | $21,275 |
| Pacific Rim Christian University cost of attendance | Honolulu | Private, 4-year | $30,828 |
| Hawaii Tokai International College cost of attendance | Kapolei | Private, 2-year | $31,272 |
2026-27 is our estimate: the 2025-26 prices each college reported to the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard), plus 3%.