Kapiolani Community College
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Tel:
(808) 734-9000
- The College started as a postsecondary technical school in 1957. In 1965, the school was transferred to the University of Hawai‘i system and renamed Kapi‘olani Community College. Subsequently, the College has expanded its occupational offerings and added the Liberal Arts program, which allows students to undertake course work leading to a baccalaureate degree. It has also added the Continuing Education and Training program, which offers short-term noncredit courses.
School Highlights
Kapiolani Community College serves 6,899 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is same as the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 91%.
Top Placements
Kapiolani Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 262 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Kapiolani Community College | (HI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 262 staff | 141 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The College is located on a scenic 44-acre site in Honolulu, on the island of O‘ahu. It is next to world-renowned Diamond Head Crater, about a mile from Waikiki Beach. Besides the very popular liberal arts program, Kapi‘olani Community College is also known for strong technical, occupational and professional programs. Outreach Kapi‘olani Community College offers a large variety of non-credit programs, many of which are combined in innovative ways with departmental credit courses. National Recognition Programs including culinary studies, health sciences, emergency medical services and legal assistance have received national recognition. Kapi‘olani Community College is dedicated to helping students attain their highest educational potential and providing them with a firm foundation for lifelong learning. The College is committed to providing a full range of programs and support services designed to suit students' needs—whether they are recent high school graduates, international students, or the presidents of their own companies. Kapiolani Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Kapiolani Community College is Honolulu Community College (5.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,541 students | 5.60 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211 5.603,541 - 2,460 students | 9.60 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400 9.602,460 - 6,709 students | 14.50 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011 14.506,709 - 3,092 students | 89.20 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500 89.203,092 - Kauai Community CollegePublic1,486 students | 113.10 Mi3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311 113.101,486
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