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ROTC at Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, HI · public

Yes, through cross-town: Honolulu Community College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Honolulu Community College

Cross-town & partner options

Honolulu Community College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.7 mi
→ University of Hawaii at Manoa (Detachment 175 University of Hawaii at Manoa)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Hawaii at Manoa.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Honolulu Community College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 2.5 students start ROTC here each year

Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.

Admissions

Admission rate65%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyTest-optional

These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

In-state tuition$3,174
Out-of-state tuition$8,310
Average net price$7,458
6-year graduation rate72%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Honolulu Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Honolulu Community College has 1,897 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.

Yellow Ribbon & veteran support

Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.

Yellow Ribbon: Honolulu Community College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Honolulu Community College: FAQ

Does Honolulu Community College have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Honolulu Community College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Which ROTC branches can Honolulu Community College students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Hawaii at Manoa, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Hawaii at Manoa, 4 mi).

Is ROTC at Honolulu Community College on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Honolulu Community College and train with the unit at University of Hawaii at Manoa.

School links and location

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Location: Honolulu, HI 96817-4505

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IPEDS UNITID: 141680

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