Kauai Community College

3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766-9500
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Tel: (808)245-8225
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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 1,424 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kauai Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty73 staff129 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 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Kauai Community College diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,424 students3,809 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:130:1
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# Full-Time Students546 students1,325 students
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# Part-Time Students878 students2,484 students
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% Asian
36%
37%
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% Hispanic
8%
9%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
18%
13%
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% Hawaiian
7%
7%
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% Two or more races
29%
27%
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% Non Resident races		-
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.740.76
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College Completion Rate
18%
15%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,100$33,900
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,844 is more than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has grown by 19% 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 grown by 9% 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%71%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,583$7,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$4,750
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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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Leeward Community College
    Public
    7,742 students | 100.60 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
    Pearl City,  HI  96782
    (808)455-0011     100.607,742
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    4,144 students | 109.10 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu,  HI  96817
    (808)845-9211     109.104,144
  • Remington College-Honolulu Campus
    Private, non-profit
    442 students | 110.00 Mi1111 Bishop St Ste 400
    Honolulu,  HI  96813
    (808)942-1000     110.00442
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,661 students | 110.20 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe,  HI  96744
    (808)235-7400     110.202,661
  • Kapiolani Community College
    Public
    7,994 students | 114.70 Mi4303 Diamond Head Rd
    Honolulu,  HI  96816
    (808)734-9000     114.707,994
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Quick Stats (2019-20)
  • Students: 1,424 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,844
  • Out-state tuition: $7,692
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
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.
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