Kapiolani Community College

4303 Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421

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 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:

The teacher population of 262 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Kapiolani Community College	(HI) Community College Avg.
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	129 staff

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 Enrollment	7,994 students	3,809 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	31:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	2,994 students	1,325 students

# Part-Time Students	5,000 students	2,484 students


% Asian	44%	37%

% Hispanic	7%	9%

% Black	1%	1%

% White	10%	13%

% Hawaiian	3%	7%

% Two or more races	23%	27%

% Non Resident races	10%	3%


Diversity Score	0.73	0.76

College Completion Rate	20%	15%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$39,500	$33,900

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

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,644	$7,663

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	51%	71%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,500	$7,750

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$4,750

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Kapiolani Community College is Remington College-Honolulu Campus (4.7 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Hawaii public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,950 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Hawaii is Hawaii Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.