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Kapiolani Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kapiolani CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Kapiolani Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Kapiolani Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kapiolani CC is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Hawaii state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Kapiolani CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,284

Cost of attendance at Kapiolani Community College in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $7,722
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,420

Cost of attendance at Kapiolani Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $20,994
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Kapiolani Community College received on average $4,759 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,759
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 207 40% $4,767 $986,783
Other Federal Grant 371 72% $3,534 $1,311,182
State Grant/Scholarships 71 14% $1,934 $137,317
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 164 32% $2,427 $398,087
Total Grant & Scholarships 388 76% $4,759 $1,846,586

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kapiolani Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kapiolani Community College students is 25.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.8%.

25.2%

  • asian 24.3% 59 students
  • white 5.7% 3 students
  • hispanic 18.2% 10 students
  • International Students 62.6% 72 students
  • Mixed Race 12.4% 21 students

Service Offerings

Kapiolani Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kapiolani Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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