Three Hawaii colleges offer fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. Published in-state tuition runs from $3,174 at Honolulu Community College to $12,186 at University of Hawaii at Manoa. The table below compares them on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare All 3 Fashion Schools in Hawaii
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community CollegeLowest published tuition in the state: $3,174 in-state. | Honolulu | Public | $3,174 | $7,458 | 1,897 | Design & Textiles |
| University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului campus. Net cost ($8,061) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Kahului | Public | $3,284 | $8,061 | 1,700 | Design & Textiles |
| University of Hawaii at ManoaThe biggest school on this list, with 15,029 students in Honolulu. | Honolulu | Public | $12,186 | $15,664 | 15,029 | Design & Textiles |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Hawaii?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $7,458 a year at Honolulu Community College. 2 of the 3 schools net out under $15,000 a year. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Hawaii: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Hawaii?
Honolulu Community College has the lowest average net price at about $7,458 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Hawaii?
Published in-state tuition runs from $3,174 to $12,186. Average net price after grants ranges from about $7,458 to $15,664 a year.
Which Hawaii schools offer fashion design?
These schools report an apparel design or textiles track: Honolulu Community College, University of Hawaii Maui College, University of Hawaii at Manoa. The rest focus on fashion merchandising and retail.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
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How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.