2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

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Total enrollment rankings are a simple look at which institutions have the largest student body. This gives students and families an idea of which campuses are the largest and smallest.

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Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Hawaii at Manoa	19256	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Total Enrollment 19,256 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
2	Hawaii Pacific University	4921	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	32204	48773	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 31% of undergraduates will earn their degree within......Read more Total Enrollment 4,921 3.6% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $32,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
3	University of Hawaii-West Oahu	2863	95.6	880 – 1,100	11881	44352	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Located in Kapolei, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Total Enrollment 2,863 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $11,881 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,352
4	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	2836	37.87	1,100 – 1,240	17887	39316	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 2,836 3.7% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
5	University of Hawaii at Hilo	2668	60.07	880 – 1,130	12936	37204	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 72% and 27% of students......Read more Total Enrollment 2,668 15.4% Acceptance Rate 60.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
6	University of Hawaii Maui College	2647	84.49	--	9479	28263	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI Total Enrollment 2,647 7.1% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,263
7	Chaminade University of Honolulu	1817	51.87	970 – 1,140	27695	48660	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Business Administration and Management, General is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 201 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. Total Enrollment 1,817 10.9% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
8	Pacific Rim Christian University	169	70	--	22668	63721	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Based in Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University accepts 70% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of students attending Pacific Rim Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued their studies at Pacific Rim Christian University......Read more Total Enrollment 169 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

About

Methodology

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

19,256

69.7%

1,030 – 1,260

$14,557

$45,701

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

4,921 3.6%

85.9%

1,010 – 1,230

$32,204

$48,773

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

2,863

95.6%

880 – 1,100

$11,881

$44,352

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

2,836 3.7%

37.9%

1,100 – 1,240

$17,887

$39,316

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

2,668 15.4%

60.1%

880 – 1,130

$12,936

$37,204

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

2,647 7.1%

84.5%

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$9,479

$28,263

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

1,817 10.9%

51.9%

970 – 1,140

$27,695

$48,660

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Hawaii

169

70.0%

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$22,668

$63,721

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4,921
3.6%

2,836
3.7%

2,668
15.4%

2,647
7.1%

1,817
10.9%