Kapiolani Community College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: Kapiolani CC / KapCC

Honolulu, HI
(808) 734-9000
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What Are the Key Stats for Kapiolani Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$3,284

Total Enrollment

5,914

Graduation Rate

22.2%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

870

Last reported year

How Kapiolani Community College Compares

Kapiolani Community College is on the larger end of the trade-college range at 5,914 students. $3,284 tuition and a 22% graduation rate Retention is 63%. Larger schools usually translate to more course-section choices and broader student services.

Where is Kapiolani Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Kapiolani Community College

304 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0101
73 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 30.1801
54 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0500
49 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801
48 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0901

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Kapiolani Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Community Health Worker program at Kapiolani Community College, 78% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 61% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,984 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Community Health Worker61%78%74%$10,984
Emergency Medical Technician59%88%79%$16,080
Registered Nursing92%88%80%$5,404
Pharmacy Technician8%46%34%$6,396
Physical Therapy Assistant96%67%64%$6,778

All 18 verified program outcomes for Kapiolani Community College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Kapiolani Community College

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Enrollment

Kapiolani Community College enrolls 5,914 students. The student body is 65.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 63% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Kapiolani Community College maintains a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 63% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Kapiolani Community College employs 159 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides excellent opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 6.9% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Kapiolani Community College offers programs in 9 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences, and Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General. In 2025, the college awarded 870 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Kapiolani Community College is $3,284 for in-state students and $8,420 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $6,034. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Kapiolani Community College achieves a 31.5% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 31.4% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI, 96816-4421
Administrator
Misaki Takabayashi, PhD
Chancellor

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $3,284
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,420
Average Net Price $6,034

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00161300
EIN: 996000354
IPEDS ID: 141796
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