Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

16/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Hawaii Maui College

4-Year Public

📍 Kahului, Hawaii 96732

🌐 maui.hawaii.edu/

University of Hawaii Maui College — tuition $3,144 in-state, $8,280 out-of-state

University of Hawaii Maui College campus, Kahului, HI. Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%

Outcomes

49/100

Affordability

B+

74/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

45/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,647

Total Enrollment

27%

Graduation Rate

50%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,479

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Hawaii Maui College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$1,015,446

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,538

1-Year Change

-2.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Hawaii Maui College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,453

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$28,263

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$13,040

Median debt at graduation

27.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

20.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 3rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (HI wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Hawaii Maui College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$102,390	$108,217	+34%	#65 of 962	#89	$12,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$27,904	$41,393	-6%	#583 of 947	#816	$10,947
Culinary Arts and Related Services	$24,669	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Hawaii Maui College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,015,446
Avg rent near campus: $2,538/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 96768 (2.8% cap, Makawao)

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🏆 Where University of Hawaii Maui College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#30

of 53 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,144	$8,280

Financial Aid

57%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,479

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,584
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,369
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,251
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,102

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 155 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 48 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 30 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 17 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 15 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 15 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 14 grads/yr Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 11 grads/yr Natural Sciences 11 grads/yr Human Services, General 10 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 9 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Studies 6 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 3 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 1 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Manufacture 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Hawaii Maui College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, institution and cafeteria

$36k/yr 466,100 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,647

Total Students

66%

Women

43%

Traditional Age (18-24)

36%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 15%

Hispanic 16%

Black 1%

Asian 35%

Two or More 30%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%

With Family 64%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~945 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%

Hybrid (Some Online) 22%

Fully Online 47%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Hawaii Maui College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend University of Hawaii Maui College?

Tuition at University of Hawaii Maui College is $3,144 for in-state students and $8,280 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,479.

What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii Maui College?

The graduation rate at University of Hawaii Maui College is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is University of Hawaii Maui College a good school?

University of Hawaii Maui College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend University of Hawaii Maui College?

University of Hawaii Maui College has a total enrollment of 2,647 students.

Is there rental demand near University of Hawaii Maui College?

Yes! Approximately 36% of students at University of Hawaii Maui College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 945 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Kahului area.

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