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Kapiolani Community College

Kapiolani Community College

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Honolulu, HI, USA

Kapi’olani Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is a member of the University of Hawaii system. The college offers a number of programs relating to Health Sciences, as well as a handful of other options that include Liberal Arts, Hospitality & Tourism, and Marketing. Students at Kapi’olani CC can save money by enrolling in Textbook $0 course and taking advantage of the Koa Art Gallery, which is free and promotes visual arts of Hawai’i. Kapi’olani CC is a proud indigenous-serving institution and maintains the Native Hawaiian Career & Technical Education project (Kūlia ma Kapi‘olani), Lunalilo Scholars to assist students with financial barriers, and the Kapo‘oloku Program for Native Hawaiian Student Success.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
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Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
5,828
Total Number of Undergrads
5,828
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$6,368
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$3,284
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,420
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1350

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,419
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,442
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,803

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
9%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,033
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,195
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$100
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Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
 US National: 44%
66%
 US National: 56%
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,200
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What Students Are Saying

Kapiolani Community College is a beautiful campus with views of Diamondhead and overlooking the ocean. Classes are small with teachers always willing to help. The curriculum leaves you ready to get a job or transfer to a 4 year school with no problem.
Lani from Honolulu, HI
Very international student friendly. Very diverged. The best community college in Hawaii
Ian from Honolulu, HI
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