Kauai Community College
Kauai Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Lihue, HI. It offers 30 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,335 students attended Kauai Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 44 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 33 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 124 (full-time) and 34 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Kauai Community College is 48% and transfer-out rate is 10%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Number of Faculty | 77 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Kauai Community College is $8,388
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
39% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,963 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,388 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,963 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Kauai Community College offers 16 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 177 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 73 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 9 | 0 | 104 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 177 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Kauai Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 177 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 73 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 104 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 0 |
| Education | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 5 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 14 completers |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | ✕ | 14 |
| Business | ✕ | 50 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 44 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 73 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 7 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 2 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 13 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 33 completers |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | ✕ | 33 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 13 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 13 |
| Business | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 13 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 10 |
| Total | 104 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,335 students have enrolled into Kauai Community College. By gender, 512 male and 823 female students are attending the school.
There are 182 White (13.63%), 12 Black/African American (0.90%), 221 Hispanic (16.55%), 347 Asian (25.99%), and 733 students with other races. 23 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,335 | 512 | 823 |
| American Indian/Native American | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 347 | 141 | 206 |
| Black/African American | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 79 | 142 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 61 | 19 | 42 |
| White | 182 | 68 | 114 |
| Two More | 428 | 158 | 270 |
| Un-Known | 55 | 32 | 23 |
| Non-resident Alien | 23 | 8 | 15 |
Directory Information
- 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI
- 808-245-8311
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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