Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Hawaii
6 accredited institutions in Hawaii offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
6
Colleges
420
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Hawaii
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu
270
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$11,304
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie
60
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$6,438
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$13,611
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu
30
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$29,856
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$30,812
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu
27
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$35,580
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$25,677
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo
18
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,344
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu
15
Graduates/yr
$3,144
In-State Tuition
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Hawaii
Hawaii has 6 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 420 graduates annually. Of these, 3 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.