How much has KCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

11.70%

In-State

6.15%

Out-of-State

KCC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,932 (2015) to $8,420 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 6.15% over the past 10 years.

KCC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Hawaii's average increase rate of 7.80%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 55.89% from 2015 ($24,852).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, KCC's COA is $38,743, which is increased by 34.65% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to KCC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 6.15% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,280. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Kapiolani Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,940$7,932-
2016-17$3,084$8,2203.63%
2017-18$3,084$8,220
2018-19$3,144$8,2800.73%
2019-20$3,284$8,4201.69%
2020-21$3,284$8,420
2021-22$3,284$8,420
2022-23$3,284$8,420
2023-24$3,284$8,420
2024-25$3,284$8,420
Kapiolani Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,360, and it has increased 36.00% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,000-
2016-17$952-4.80%
2017-18$1,0126.30%
2018-19$1,0402.77%
2019-20$1,0581.73%
2020-21$1,34026.65%
2021-22$1,3500.75%
2022-23$1,350
2023-24$1,350
2024-25$1,3600.74%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 47.02% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Kapiolani Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,920-
2016-17$17,2368.27%
2017-18$18,2766.03%
2018-19$18,7402.54%
2019-20$18,604-0.73%
2020-21$17,939-3.57%
2021-22$18,8455.05%
2022-23$18,788-0.30%
2023-24$19,0031.14%
2024-25$28,96352.41%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Kapiolani Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Kapiolani Community College$8,420
($3,284)		$8,420
($3,284)		-
Leeward Community College$8,350
($3,214)		$8,350
($3,214)		-
Honolulu Community College$8,310
($3,174)		$8,310
($3,174)		-
Windward Community College$8,330
($3,194)		$8,330
($3,194)		-
Hawaii Community College$8,340
($3,204)		$8,340
($3,204)		-
Kauai Community College$8,388
($3,252)		$8,388
($3,252)		-

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