Hawaii has 5 colleges reporting culinary training under the federal CIP 12.05 codes (5 public). Expect an average net price between $5,137 and $10,436 a year, median $8,061, once grants are counted.
The largest campus on the list is Kapiolani Community College (3,910 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Public | $3,204 | $8,942 | 1,546 | Culinary Arts |
| Leeward Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $5,137/yr after grants. | Pearl City | Public | $3,214 | $5,137 | 3,438 | Culinary Arts |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue | Public | $3,252 | $10,436 | 716 | Culinary Arts |
| Kapiolani Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (3,910 students). | Honolulu | Public | $3,284 | $5,202 | 3,910 | Culinary Arts |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | Public | $3,284 | $8,061 | 1,700 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Hawaii
The lowest real-cost route in Hawaii is Leeward Community College in Pearl City, at $5,137 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $3,204 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Hawaii Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Hawaii?
5 Hawaii institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Hawaii?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $5,137 to $10,436 across Hawaii culinary schools, with a median of $8,061. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Hawaii?
Leeward Community College in Pearl City has the lowest average net price at $5,137 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.