Kauai Community College

Kauai Community College is a public community college located in Lihue, HI. It offers 30 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,252 for Hawaii residents and $8,388 for out-of-state students at Kauai Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,356) of public community colleges in Hawaii.

It has 1,335 students that are lower than the average population (2,053 students) of community colleges in Hawaii. In addition, 439 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Hawaii community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $40,200.

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Academic Overview

Kauai Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Lihue, Hawaii.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,252 for Hawaii residents and $8,388 for other students on average. It offers 30 degree programs through 16 Certificate, 14 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI
Phone	808-245-8311
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,252 Out-of-State$8,388
Student Population »	1,335 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	48%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	61% (Full-time) 48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,963
Students to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,252 for Hawaii residents and $8,388 for out-of-state students at Kauai 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 Kauai 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	$3,252	$8,388
Books & Supplies	$1,350
Off-Campus Living Costs	$22,865
Average Financial Aid	$4,963
Cost of Attendance	$27,467	$32,603
After Financial Aid	$22,504	$27,640
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State Students
Kauai Community College	$3,252	$8,388
Public Community Colleges in Hawaii	$3,220	$8,356
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Kauai Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 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	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	16	14	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	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	6 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	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 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	68 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 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	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,335 students at Kauai Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 517 male students and 826 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	1,343	246	1,097
Male Students	517	119	398
Female Students	826	127	699

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Kauai Community College, there are 1,308 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 790 students were attending classes through distance learning (580 students are enrolled exclusively and 210 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,308
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	580
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	210
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	518

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