Kauai Community College
- 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 1,373 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,373 students
- In-state tuition: $2,844
- Out-state tuition: $7,692
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 167 teachers has grown by 49% over five years.
Kauai Community College
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
167 staff
269 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kauai Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Kauai Community College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,373 students
3,042 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
346 students
1,056 students
# Part-Time Students
1,027 students
1,986 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
40 students
% Asian
27%
32%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
15%
11%
% Hawaiian
5%
5%
% Two or more races
32%
30%
% Non Resident races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.77
College Completion Rate
28%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,844 is more than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,692 is more than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,844
$2,815
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,692
$7,663
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
62%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,715
$9,083
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,082
$5,500
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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