Mahadev Maitri Foundation

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Hawaii

12 accredited institutions in Hawaii offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

12

Colleges

4,821

Graduates/yr

8

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Hawaii

PublicAssociate's

Leeward Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kapiolani Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Windward Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Hawaii Maui College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Honolulu Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kauai Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Hawaii at Manoa

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Hawaii Tokai International College

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Hawaii Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Hawaii

Hawaii has 12 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 4,821 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Hawaii residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.