Hawaii Business College: Narrative Description

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HAWAII BUSINESS COLLEGE D-8

33 South King St., Fourth Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813-4316
Tel: (808)524-4014
Fax: (808)524-0284
Web Site: http://www.hbc.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1973. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 303. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 7% black, 78% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: essay, interview. Placement: Wonderlic Basic Skills Test required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: SCA (Student Council Association), Computer Club, Polynesian Club, SIFE. Major annual events: spring job fair, summer job fair. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. 1,000 books and 25 serials.

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