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

8.84%

In-State

5.11%

Out-of-State

KCC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,980 (2015) to $8,388 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 5.11% 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 47.07% from 2015 ($26,322).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, KCC's COA is $38,711, which is increased by 18.73% 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 5.11% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,280. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Kauai Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,988$7,980-
2016-17$3,132$8,2683.61%
2017-18$3,132$8,268
2018-19$3,192$8,3280.73%
2019-20$3,252$8,3880.72%
2020-21$3,252$8,388
2021-22$3,252$8,388
2022-23$3,252$8,388
2023-24$3,252$8,388
2024-25$3,252$8,388
Kauai 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 Kauai Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$17,342-
2016-17$19,93614.96%
2017-18$21,1726.20%
2018-19$21,7222.60%
2019-20$22,0941.71%
2020-21$19,112-13.50%
2021-22$21,20110.93%
2022-23$21,7612.64%
2023-24$22,8655.07%
2024-25$28,96326.67%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Kauai Community College$8,388
($3,252)		$8,388
($3,252)		-
Leeward Community College$8,350
($3,214)		$8,350
($3,214)		-
Kapiolani Community College$8,420
($3,284)		$8,420
($3,284)		-
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)		-

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