Kauai Community College
Tel:
(808) 245-8311
- 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 1,486 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 91%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 |
Source: 2019 (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 (98.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,709 students | 98.80 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City,  HI  96782
(808) 455-0011 98.806,709 - 3,541 students | 107.60 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu,  HI  96817
(808) 845-9211 107.603,541 - 2,460 students | 108.50 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe,  HI  96744
(808) 235-7400 108.502,460 - 6,899 students | 113.10 Mi4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu,  HI  96816
(808) 734-9000 113.106,899 - 3,092 students | 201.80 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului,  HI  96732
(808) 984-3500 201.803,092
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