Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $7,838
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,798
- Average Net Price
- $12,063
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 39.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,248
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,524
- Books & Supplies
- $1,350
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $17,436
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 29.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $9,081 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,707 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,607 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,862 |
| $110,001+ | $19,851 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $20,798 out-of-state sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,081 net price annually, while those from households above $110,000 pay $19,851. In-state students get the biggest break with $7,838 tuition. Over four years, expect total costs between $36,000 and $79,000 depending on your family income.
The typical graduate leaves with $20,500 in debt, translating to $217 monthly payments. That debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $47,856 ten years after graduation. Only 30% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without heavy borrowing. Nearly 40% receive Pell Grants, making this accessible to lower-income students.
Hawaii residents from working-class families get the best financial deal here, combining low in-state tuition with substantial need-based aid.
The typical graduate leaves with $20,500 in debt, translating to $217 monthly payments. That debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $47,856 ten years after graduation. Only 30% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without heavy borrowing. Nearly 40% receive Pell Grants, making this accessible to lower-income students.
Hawaii residents from working-class families get the best financial deal here, combining low in-state tuition with substantial need-based aid.
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