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Top Nursing Schools in Hawaii

This page lists 8 schools in Hawaii that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 3 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 4 associate degree (ADN), 4 bachelor's (BSN), 2 master's and 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 6 public and 2 private nonprofit. 5 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Honolulu (4) and Hilo (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

8 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (8)

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Private nonprofitUniversityHonolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit university in Honolulu, HI. It reported 101 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Hawaii Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHilo, HI

Hawaii Community College is a public community / two-year college in Hilo, HI. It reported 28 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Hawaii Pacific University campus

Hawaii Pacific University

Private nonprofitUniversityHonolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University is a private nonprofit university in Honolulu, HI. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Kapiolani Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHonolulu, HI

Kapiolani Community College is a public community / two-year college in Honolulu, HI. It reported 66 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Kauai Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLihue, HI

Kauai Community College is a public community / two-year college in Lihue, HI. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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University of Hawaii at Hilo

PublicUniversityHilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university in Hilo, HI. It reported 44 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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University of Hawaii at Manoa campus

University of Hawaii at Manoa

PublicUniversityHonolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public university in Honolulu, HI. It reported 182 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Hawaii Maui College campus

University of Hawaii Maui College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKahului, HI

University of Hawaii Maui College is a public community / two-year college in Kahului, HI. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Before you apply in Hawaii

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Hawaii. See online coursework and clinical requirements.