Kauai Community College
Tel:
(808)245-8225
- 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.
School Highlights
- Kauai Community College serves 1,424 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 87%.
- Kauai Community College is the only community colleges within Kauai County, HI.
- The nearest community college to Kauai Community College is Leeward Community College (100.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 38% over five years.
| Kauai 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 | 73 staff | 129 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,424 students | 3,809 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 546 students | 1,325 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 878 students | 2,484 students |
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| % Asian | 36% | 37% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| % Black | 1% | 1% |
| % White | 18% | 13% |
| % Hawaiian | 7% | 7% |
| % Two or more races | 29% | 27% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.76 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 15% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,100 | $33,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kauai Community College is Leeward Community College (100.6 miles away).
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