- 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 1,343 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,343 students
- In-state tuition: $2,844
- Out-state tuition: $7,692
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kauai Community College
(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 stayed the same over five years.
The Kauai Community College diversity score of 0.76 is equal to the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,343 students
2,386 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
246 students
459 students
# Part-Time Students
1,097 students
1,927 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
662 students
189 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
246 students
459 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,097 students
1,927 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
40 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
26%
31%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
15%
14%
% White
34%
32%
% Hawaiian
17%
12%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2952%
0.2952%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3055%
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 10% 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 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,844
$2,815
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,692
$7,663
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,329
$9,969
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,599
Source: 2023 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kauai Community College cost?
Kauai Community College's tuition is approximately $2,844 for In-State students and $7,692 for Out-State students.
What schools are Kauai Community College often compared to?
Kauai Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Kapiolani Community College by visitors of our site.
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