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Kauai Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Lihue, Hawaii, Kauai 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 Kauai 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.

Kauai 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Kauai CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kauai CC is reported to be 30%, 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 61% at Kauai 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

$3,252

Cost of attendance at Kauai 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

$8,388

Cost of attendance at Kauai 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, 84 of freshman students at Kauai Community College received on average $4,536 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.

$4,536
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 53 39% $4,432 $234,891
Other Federal Grant 106 77% $2,989 $316,821
State Grant/Scholarships 35 26% $1,646 $57,609
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 76 55% $1,937 $147,195
Total Grant & Scholarships 115 84% $4,536 $521,625

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kauai 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 Kauai Community College students is 29.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.2%.

29.5%

  • asian 35.7% 10 students
  • hispanic 11.1% 2 students
  • International Students 100.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 29.6% 13 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Kauai 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

  • Weekend/evening classes

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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