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Rankings: Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii in 2026-2027

Accredited nursing schools in Hawaii combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like University of Hawaii at Manoa lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

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B Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public school in Honolulu, Hawaii offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $12,186.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD

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B- Hilo, HI

Based in Hilo, Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD

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B- Honolulu, HI

A private nonprofit institution, Hawaii Pacific University serves students in Honolulu, Hawaii. Annual in-state tuition is $34,392.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

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C+ Kahului, HI

With annual in-state tuition at $3,284, University of Hawaii Maui College in Kahului, Hawaii is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,453 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

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C+ Honolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit institution in Honolulu, Hawaii. Graduates earn a median of $52,343 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

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C+ Lihue, HI

With annual in-state tuition at $3,252, Kauai Community College in Lihue, Hawaii is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,335 students.

Offering ADN Program

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C+ Hilo, HI

With annual in-state tuition at $3,204, Hawaii Community College in Hilo, Hawaii is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 31% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

8
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C+ Honolulu, HI

With annual in-state tuition at $3,284, Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 22% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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C Kapolei, HI

University of Phoenix-Hawaii is a smaller private for-profit institution in Kapolei, Hawaii with about 10 students. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

Offering BSN Program

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