Kapiolani Community College
Public two-year college in Honolulu, HI that costs an average of $8,406 a year after financial aid and graduates 25% of full-time students.
PublicLarge city3,910 undergraduates
Cost of Kapiolani Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,571 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,284 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,420 |
| Books and supplies | $1,406 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,406 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,428 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,227 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,404 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,145 |
| $110,001+ | $12,896 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kapiolani Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,921 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,907 |
| Rank in Hawaii (earnings) | 1st of 6 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,634 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $121 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 22% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.6% |
Majors and programs at Kapiolani Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $74,567 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $36,619 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 36 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 82 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 23 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 35 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 84 | $102,229 | $12,653 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 76 | $89,024 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 53 | $45,023 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 104 | $40,197 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 667 | $38,988 | $11,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 66 | $33,475 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 34 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 22 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 23 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 122 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Hawaii
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeward Community College | Pearl City | $7,157 | — | $45,309 |
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu | $8,377 | — | $50,539 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | $5,859 | — | $43,340 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | $8,514 | — | $40,335 |
| Windward Community College | Kaneohe | $6,802 | — | $42,976 |
| Hawaii Tokai International College | Kapolei | — | 78% | — |
About Kapiolani Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Honolulu, HI |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 3,910 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | kapiolani.hawaii.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kapiolani Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,571 a year (tuition and fees: $3,284 in-state, $8,420 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,406 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,428.
How much do Kapiolani Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,907 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 6 similar colleges in Hawaii.
What is Kapiolani Community College's graduation rate?
25% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.