Colleges and universities in Hawaii facts for kids
Have you ever wondered where people go to learn after high school? In Hawaii, there are many different places called colleges and universities. These are schools where students can study all sorts of subjects, from science and art to business and medicine. They help people get ready for exciting jobs and new adventures!
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Public Colleges and Universities
Public colleges and universities are schools that get money from the state government. This often means they can be a bit less expensive than private schools. Hawaii has a great system of public colleges, called the University of Hawaii system.
Two-Year Colleges
Some colleges offer programs that usually take about two years to finish. These are often called community colleges. They are a great place to start your college journey, learn new skills, or get ready to transfer to a four-year university. Here are some in Hawaii:
- Hawaii Community College, located in Hilo
- Honolulu Community College, located in Honolulu
- Kapiolani Community College, located in Honolulu
- Kauai Community College, located in Līhu'e
- Leeward Community College, located in Pearl City
- Windward Community College, located in Kāne'ohe
Four-Year Universities
Other public schools are four-year universities. At these universities, you can earn a bachelor's degree, which usually takes about four years. Some also offer advanced degrees like master's or doctorates.
- University of Hawaii at Hilo, a university in Hilo where you can earn advanced degrees
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, a university in Honolulu where you can earn advanced degrees
- University of Hawaii-West Oahu, a university in Kapolei where you can earn a bachelor's degree
- University of Hawaii Maui College, a university in Kahului where you can earn a bachelor's degree
Private, Non-Profit Colleges and Universities
Private, non-profit colleges and universities are schools that do not get most of their money from the government. Instead, they often rely on tuition fees, donations, and other sources. Many of these schools are connected to religious groups.
- Brigham Young University Hawaii, a university in Lā'ie. It is connected to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Chaminade University of Honolulu, a university in Honolulu. It is connected to the Roman Catholic Church.
- Hawaii Pacific University, a university in Honolulu
- Hawaii Tokai International College, a college in Kapolei that offers two-year programs
- Remington College, located in Honolulu
For-Profit Colleges and Universities
For-profit colleges and universities are schools that are run like a business. Their main goal is to make money.
- Argosy University, located in Honolulu
- Hawaii Medical College, located in Honolulu
- Heald College, located in Honolulu
- University of Phoenix, located in Honolulu
Special-Focus Institutions
Special-focus institutions are schools that teach very specific subjects. They are not like general universities that offer many different areas of study.
- Institute for Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, located in Honolulu
- World Medicine Institute, located in Honolulu
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