Kapiolani Community College
Kapiolani Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Honolulu, HI. Kapiolani Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Kapiolani Community College is $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at KCC.
- Total 5,914 students have enrolled in KCC and, of that, 2,807 students enrolled online exclusively.
- KCC offers 31 programs.
- The graduation rate of KCC is 22% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Kapiolani Community College is $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Hawaii Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,284 | $8,420 |
| 2022 | $3,284 | $8,420 |
| 2023 | $3,284 | $8,420 |
| 2024 | $3,284 | $8,420 |
| 2025 | $3,284 | $8,420 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Kapiolani Community College offers 28 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 1 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Kapiolani Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 16 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 38 |
| Information Technology | 22 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 308 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 44 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 17 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 14 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 13 |
Student Population
Total 5,914 students have enrolled to Kapiolani Community College. By gender, there are 2,051 male and 3,863 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.53 to 1.
Kapiolani Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,807 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Asian | 2,219 | 821 | 1,398 |
| Black or African American | 98 | 43 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 788 | 258 | 530 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 286 | 79 | 207 |
| White | 612 | 197 | 415 |
| Two or More Races | 1,505 | 514 | 991 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 29 | 10 | 19 |
| Total | 5,914 | 2,051 | 3,863 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Kapiolani Community College is 22% and the transfer-out rate is 21%. The average financial aid amount is $4,341 and 27% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,341 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 161 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 323 |