The average community college in Hawaii has approximately 2,296 students (2026).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in Hawaii is Leeward Community College, with 6,471 students.
College Size Range: 24 Students
6,471 Students
Avg. College Size: 2,296 Students
Average Enrollment Per Community College Trends Over Years (2007-2025)
Largest Hawaii Community Colleges (2026)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Leeward Community College
Public
Students: 6,471
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
Rank: #22.
Kapiolani Community College
Public
Students: 5,914
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Rank: #33.
Honolulu Community College
Public
Students: 3,342
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Rank: #44.
Students: 2,792
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Rank: #55.
Windward Community College
Public
Students: 2,765
45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
Rank: #66.
Hawaii Community College
Public
Students: 2,289
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
Rank: #77.
Kauai Community College
Public
Students: 1,335
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
Rank: #88.
Hawaii Medical College
Private for-profit
Students: 194
1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Rank: #99.
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Private for-profit
Students: 85
1128 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-6596
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-6596
Rank: #1010.
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Private for-profit
Students: 47
110 East Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 214-5293
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 214-5293
Rank: #1111.
Hawaii Tokai International College
Private not-for-profit
Students: 24
91-971 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 983-4100
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 983-4100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average community college student size?
The Hawaii average community college student size is 2,296 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in Hawaii?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in Hawaii include Leeward Community College, Kapiolani Community College and Honolulu Community College.
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