Kauai Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Kauai Community College is a public community college in Lihue, Hawaii, enrolling about 716 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,436 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,252. Student demographics in federal data include Two or More Races (34.5%) and Asian (25.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,252
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,436 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 716 34.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.52%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 43.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 63.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,762
- Room & Board: $22,501 annual estimate
Kauai Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Kauai Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Kauai Community College?
Kauai Community College is located in Lihue, HI (ZIP 96766-9500).
Is Kauai Community College public or private?
Kauai Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Kauai Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,252 in-state, $8,388 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,436.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,495 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,324 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,850 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,500 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,008.
How big is Kauai Community College?
Total enrollment: 716 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,762 students.
About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Kauai Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.52%.
First-year retention: 60.9%.
What do graduates of Kauai Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,592 six years after entry; $36,868 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
24.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Kauai Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (64 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (55 completions)
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic (49 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (22 completions)
- Electrician (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (17 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (14 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (13 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (13 completions)
- Natural Sciences (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Kauai Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.52%; median earnings $36,868 at 10 years; net price $10,436. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,252
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kauai Community College was $3,252.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,436
2024 Value
In 2024 Kauai Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,436.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,744 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,436 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,008 4-Year In-State Tuition
$33,552 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,501 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,360 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,113 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$108,452 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Kauai Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.39% 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 Kauai 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 Kauai 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 | $2,652 | $7,404 | $5,877 |
| 2014 | $2,844 | $7,692 | $6,393 |
| 2015 | $2,988 | $7,980 | $6,225 |
| 2016 | $3,132 | $8,268 | $7,132 |
| 2017 | $3,132 | $8,268 | $9,553 |
| 2018 | $3,192 | $8,328 | $9,732 |
| 2019 | $3,252 | $8,388 | $9,544 |
| 2020 | $3,252 | $8,388 | $7,934 |
| 2021 | $3,252 | $8,388 | $8,827 |
| 2022 | $3,252 | $8,388 | $10,151 |
| 2023 | $3,252 | $8,388 | $5,724 |
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
Kauai Community College reported total enrollment of about 716 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (34.5%), Asian (25.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). About 24.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kauai Community College in 2024 is 716 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,762 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.9%
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 Two or More Races at 34.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.68% 100% Completion Time
47.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.68% of students graduating from Kauai Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 25% male / 75% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic: 96% male / 4% 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: Two or More Races.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Kauai Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$36,868 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
783.19% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Kauai Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 64 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 55 completions
3. High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic: 49 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 22 completions
5. Electrician: 21 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17 completions
7. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 14 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 13 completions
9. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Kauai Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Kauai Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Kauai Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 63.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,332
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $21,509
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Kauai Community College is a public institution located in Lihue, HI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic. Enrollment is approximately 716 students. Student body composition includes Two or More Races (34.5%), Asian (25.6%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.52%. Approximately 24.81% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Lihue, HI 96766-9500
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Kauai Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kauai Community College located?
Kauai Community College is located in Lihue, HI.
How much does Kauai Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,252 and average net price is $10,436 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,501 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Kauai Community College?
Kauai Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,762 students, Two or More Races (34.5%), Asian (25.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Kauai Community College?
About 50.5% of students at Kauai Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Kauai Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,592 six years after entry and $36,868 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kauai Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Kauai Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Kauai Community College public or private?
Kauai Community College is a public institution located in Lihue, HI.
Is Kauai Community College an HBCU?
No. Kauai Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kauai Community College a tribal college?
No. Kauai Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Kauai Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kauai Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.4%).
Is Kauai Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Kauai 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Hawaii college costs
- Hawaii colleges by ROI
- Hawaii trade schools 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.