Kauai Community College

3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766-9591 - View a map of this school Map

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Kauai Community College is situated on the island of Kauai, the northernmost and oldest of the major Hawaiian islands. It is a 2-year public community college and the only college on the island. Its 200-acre campus is located just west of the major town of Lihue. Kauai Community College is committed to the students and community that it serves. ...

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County Kauai County, HI -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 455 students 1,015 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 664 students 1,441 students
Total Enrollment 1,119 students 2,177 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 30% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 21% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,757 $2,841
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 16% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $804 $1,151
% Students Receiving Loans 2% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,339 $3,120

School Notes:

  • Kauai Community College is situated on the island of Kauai, the northernmost and oldest of the major Hawaiian islands. It is a 2-year public community college and the only college on the island. Its 200-acre campus is located just west of the major town of Lihue. Kauai Community College is committed to the students and community that it serves.
  • The University Center at Kaua`i Community College offers Kaua`i residents opportunities to pursue college degrees at the bachelor's and master's levels and to work toward specialized certificate programs offered through the University of Hawai`i system.
  • Kaua'i Community College provides a transfer-level liberal arts education, but also offers a variety of vocational and professional training programs. Four-year and graduate degrees are offered through the University Center.

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