Kapiolani Community College

4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
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Tel: (808) 734-9000
www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu
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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 6,488 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 443 teachers has grown by 12% over five years.
Kapiolani Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty443 staff269 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Kapiolani Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Kapiolani Community College diversity score of 0.75 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,488 students3,042 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:113:1
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# Full-Time Students2,186 students1,056 students
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# Part-Time Students4,302 students1,986 students
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% Asian
40%
32%
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% Hispanic
11%
14%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
10%
11%
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% Hawaiian
3%
5%
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% Two or more races
24%
30%
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% Non Resident races
9%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score0.750.77
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College Completion Rate
24%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,500$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,796 is less than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% 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 declined by 7% 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 Aid57%62%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$9,083
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2020 (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
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    3,510 students | 5.60 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808) 845-9211     5.603,510
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,520 students | 9.60 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 235-7400     9.602,520
  • Leeward Community College
    Public
    6,568 students | 14.50 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
    Pearl City, HI 96782
    (808) 455-0011     14.506,568
  • University of Hawaii Maui College
    Public
    2,992 students | 89.20 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
    Kahului, HI 96732
    (808) 984-3500     89.202,992
  • Kauai Community College
    Public
    1,373 students | 113.10 Mi3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
    Lihue, HI 96766
    (808) 245-8311     113.101,373
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 6,488 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,796
  • Out-state tuition: $7,644
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
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Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Hawaii is University of Hawaii Maui College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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