Kapiolani Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Kapiolani Community College is a public community college in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving roughly 3,910 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,202 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,284. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (37.6%) and Two or More Races (23.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,284
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,202 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,910 36.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,446
- Room & Board: $22,501 annual estimate
Kapiolani Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Kapiolani Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Kapiolani Community College?
Kapiolani Community College is located in Honolulu, HI (ZIP 96816-4421).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Kapiolani Community College public or private?
Kapiolani Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Kapiolani Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,284 in-state, $8,420 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,202.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,068 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,369 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,367 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,820 |
| $110,001+ | $10,591 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,136.
How big is Kapiolani Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,910 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,446 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Kapiolani Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 22.17%.
First-year retention: 63.1%.
What do graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,265 six years after entry; $44,599 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,229.
19.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Kapiolani Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (359 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (82 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (72 completions)
- Natural Sciences (63 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (40 completions)
- Information Technology (30 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (26 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (22 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (20 completions)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Kapiolani Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 22.17%; median earnings $44,599 at 10 years; net price $5,202. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,284
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kapiolani Community College was $3,284.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,202
2024 Value
In 2024 Kapiolani Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,202.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,808 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,202 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,136 4-Year In-State Tuition
$33,680 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,501 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,360 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,145 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$108,580 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Kapiolani Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Kapiolani Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Kapiolani Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,604 | $7,356 | $4,388 |
| 2014 | $2,796 | $7,644 | $4,415 |
| 2015 | $2,940 | $7,932 | $5,076 |
| 2016 | $3,084 | $8,220 | $5,779 |
| 2017 | $3,084 | $8,220 | $6,190 |
| 2018 | $3,144 | $8,280 | $6,803 |
| 2019 | $3,284 | $8,420 | $6,368 |
| 2020 | $3,284 | $8,420 | $6,051 |
| 2021 | $3,284 | $8,420 | $6,550 |
| 2022 | $3,284 | $8,420 | $5,997 |
| 2023 | $3,284 | $8,420 | $5,194 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Kapiolani Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,910 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (37.6%), Two or More Races (23.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). About 19.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kapiolani Community College in 2024 is 3,910 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,446 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 37.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.80% 100% Completion Time
22.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.80% of students graduating from Kapiolani Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Culinary Arts and Related Services: 38% male / 62% female
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Kapiolani Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,229 Median Student Debt
$44,599 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2043.36% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Kapiolani Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 359 completions
2. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 82 completions
3. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 72 completions
4. Natural Sciences: 63 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 40 completions
6. Information Technology: 30 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 26 completions
8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 22 completions
9. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Kapiolani Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Kapiolani Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Kapiolani Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,327
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,771
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Kapiolani Community College is a public institution located in Honolulu, HI, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Hospitality Administration/Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,910 students. Student body composition includes Asian (37.6%), Two or More Races (23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 22.17%. Approximately 19.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.17% graduation rate at Kapiolani Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kapiolani Community College located?
Kapiolani Community College is located in Honolulu, HI.
How much does Kapiolani Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,284 and average net price is $5,202 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,501 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Kapiolani Community College?
Kapiolani Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,446 students, Asian (37.6%), Two or More Races (23.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Kapiolani Community College?
About 41.8% of students at Kapiolani Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,265 six years after entry and $44,599 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kapiolani Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Kapiolani Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,229.
Is Kapiolani Community College public or private?
Kapiolani Community College is a public institution located in Honolulu, HI.
Is Kapiolani Community College an HBCU?
No. Kapiolani Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kapiolani Community College a tribal college?
No. Kapiolani Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Kapiolani Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kapiolani Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.9%).
Is Kapiolani Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Kapiolani Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Hawaii college costs
- Hawaii colleges by ROI
- Hawaii trade schools profile
- Honolulu, Hawaii city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Hawaii
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.