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96.4%Acceptance
$7,584Tuition
2,510Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,075Earnings
#10 in HawaiiPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,584
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,544
Average Net Price
$10,666
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,358
Books & Supplies
$1,350
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$154/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,030
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,161
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,881
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,331
$110,001+ $16,928

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $10,666 per year after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Lower-income families ($0-30K) pay just $8,030 annually, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $16,928. Over four years, that ranges from $32,120 to $67,712 total.

With 96% in-state enrollment and tuition at $7,584, most students avoid the steep $20,544 out-of-state price tag. Only 30% receive Pell grants, suggesting many families fall into middle-income brackets. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,500, translating to $154 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $52,075 within ten years, that's a manageable 3.5% of income going to loans.

Hawaii residents from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. The sliding scale pricing makes this one of the more affordable paths to a four-year degree in the expensive Hawaiian islands.

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