Kauai Community College

3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
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Tel: (808) 245-8311
www.kauai.hawaii.edu
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  • 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%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 167 teachers has grown by 49% over five years.
Kauai Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate'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 Faculty167 staff269 staff
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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 Enrollment1,373 students3,042 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:113:1
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# Full-Time Students346 students1,056 students
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# Part-Time Students1,027 students1,986 students
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% Asian
27%
32%
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% Hispanic
15%
14%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
15%
11%
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% Hawaiian
5%
5%
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% Two or more races
32%
30%
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% Non Resident races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score0.780.77
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College Completion Rate
28%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,100$34,800
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,692$7,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%62%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,715$9,083
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,082$5,500
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Source: 2020 (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
  • Leeward Community College
    Public
    6,568 students | 98.80 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
    Pearl City, HI 96782
    (808) 455-0011     98.806,568
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    3,510 students | 107.60 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808) 845-9211     107.603,510
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,520 students | 108.50 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe, HI 96744
    (808) 235-7400     108.502,520
  • Kapiolani Community College
    Public
    6,488 students | 113.10 Mi4303 Diamond Head Road
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 734-9000     113.106,488
  • University of Hawaii Maui College
    Public
    2,992 students | 201.80 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
    Kahului, HI 96732
    (808) 984-3500     201.802,992
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,373 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,844
  • Out-state tuition: $7,692
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
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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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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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