Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College is a public two-year institution located in Hilo, HI. The college enrolls 3,034 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide variety of technical and trades certificate programs. Construction and automotive programs include Carpentry, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Welding Technology, High Performance and Custom Engine Technician, and Architectural Drafting and CAD/CADD. Electrical programs include Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology and Electrician. Healthcare offerings include Registered Nursing. Creative programs include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.

Situated on the Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College serves a geographically distinct student population with technical education programs that support the island's construction, automotive, healthcare, and creative industries.