Paying for KCC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$8,420 ($3,284)
Off-campus Living Costs
$28,963
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$345 ($131)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Kapiolani Community College are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Hawaii, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $8,356).
The average living cost of the school is $28,963 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the KCC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Kapiolani Community College are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2022 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2023 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2024 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2025 | $8,280 | $140 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $28,963 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 52.41% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15,245 | $2,694 |
| 2022 | $16,103 | $2,742 |
| 2023 | $16,046 | $2,742 |
| 2024 | $16,261 | $2,742 |
| 2025 | $22,501 | $6,462 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,360 at Kapiolani Community College. The books & supplies cost has increased by 0.74% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,340 |
| 2022 | $1,350 |
| 2023 | $1,350 |
| 2024 | $1,350 |
| 2025 | $1,360 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Kapiolani Community College is $131 for Hawaii residents and $345 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Hawaii Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $131 | $345 |
| 2022 | $131 | $345 |
| 2023 | $131 | $345 |
| 2024 | $131 | $345 |
| 2025 | $131 | $345 |