Kauai Community College
Kauai Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Lihue, HI. Kauai Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Kauai Community College is $3,252 for Hawaii residents and $8,388 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 1,335 students have enrolled in KCC and, of that, 439 students enrolled online exclusively.
- KCC offers 32 programs.
- The graduation rate of KCC is 48% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Kauai Community College is $3,252 for Hawaii residents and $8,388 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 | $3,252 | $8,388 |
| 2022 | $3,252 | $8,388 |
| 2023 | $3,252 | $8,388 |
| 2024 | $3,252 | $8,388 |
| 2025 | $3,252 | $8,388 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Kauai Community College offers 30 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 Kauai Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 14 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 16 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 13 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 68 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 12 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 6 |
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 3 |
Student Population
Total 1,335 students have enrolled to Kauai Community College. By gender, there are 512 male and 823 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.62 to 1.
Kauai Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 439 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 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 347 | 141 | 206 |
| Black or African American | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 79 | 142 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 61 | 19 | 42 |
| White | 182 | 68 | 114 |
| Two or More Races | 428 | 158 | 270 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 55 | 32 | 23 |
| Total | 1,335 | 512 | 823 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Kauai Community College is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $4,963 and 39% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,963 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 44 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 124 |