Kapiolani Community College

Kapiolani Community College is a public community college located in Honolulu, HI. It offers 31 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 programs). It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students at Kapiolani Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,356) of public community colleges in Hawaii.

It has 5,828 students that are higher than the average population (2,377 students) of community colleges in Hawaii. In addition, 3,572 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Hawaii community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $43,200.

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Academic Overview

Kapiolani Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for other students on average. It offers 31 degree programs through 8 Certificate, 18 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 2 programs (1 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $43,200.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI
Phone	808-734-9000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,284 Out-of-State$8,420
Student Population »	5,828 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	24%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	65% (Full-time) 46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,448
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$43,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students at Kapiolani Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,356) over public community colleges in Hawaii.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Kapiolani Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Hawaii community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,284	$8,420
Books & Supplies	$1,350
Off-Campus Living Costs	$19,003
Average Financial Aid	$3,448
Cost of Attendance	$23,637	$28,773
After Financial Aid	$20,189	$25,325
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$43,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State Students
Kapiolani Community College	$3,284	$8,420
Public Community Colleges in Hawaii	$3,220	$8,356
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Kapiolani Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	8	18	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
American Indian/Native American Studies	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Communications (other)	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	423 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	59 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	67 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,828 students at Kapiolani Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,126 male students and 3,974 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	6,100	1,617	4,483
Male Students	2,126	658	1,468
Female Students	3,974	959	3,015

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Kapiolani Community College, there are 5,828 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,953 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,572 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,381 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	5,828
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	3,572
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,381
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	875

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