Kapiolani Community College

4303 Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
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Tel: (808)734-9000
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  • 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 7,994 students (37% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 87%.
  • Kapiolani Community College is one of 5 community colleges within Honolulu County, HI.
  • The nearest community college to Kapiolani Community College is Remington College-Honolulu Campus (4.7 miles away).

Top Placements

Kapiolani Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Hawaii for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 262 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kapiolani Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty262 staff129 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Kapiolani Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Kapiolani Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment7,994 students3,809 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:130:1
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# Full-Time Students2,994 students1,325 students
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# Part-Time Students5,000 students2,484 students
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% Asian
44%
37%
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% Hispanic
7%
9%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
10%
13%
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% Hawaiian
3%
7%
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% Two or more races
23%
27%
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% Non Resident races
10%
3%
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Diversity Score0.730.76
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College Completion Rate
20%
15%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,500$33,900
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,796 is less than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $7,644 is less than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,796$2,815
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,644$7,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid51%71%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$7,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$4,750
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Source: 2016 (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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Remington College-Honolulu Campus
    Private, non-profit
    442 students | 4.70 Mi1111 Bishop St Ste 400
    Honolulu,  HI  96813
    (808)942-1000     4.70442
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    4,144 students | 5.70 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu,  HI  96817
    (808)845-9211     5.704,144
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,661 students | 9.60 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe,  HI  96744
    (808)235-7400     9.602,661
  • Leeward Community College
    Public
    7,742 students | 14.40 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
    Pearl City,  HI  96782
    (808)455-0011     14.407,742
  • University of Hawaii Maui College
    Public
    3,809 students | 89.30 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
    Kahului,  HI  96732
    (808)984-3500     89.303,809
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Quick Stats (2019-20)
  • Students: 7,994 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,796
  • Out-state tuition: $7,644
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
Did You Know?
Honolulu County, HI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Honolulu County, HI is Remington College-Honolulu Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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