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Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, HI·Public·3,955 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,955 students.

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3,955
Students
$5,194
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$43,200
Earnings
10 yr
$6,352
Debt

About This School

Kapiolani Community College is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii with approximately 3,955 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,194 per year. Typical graduates earn $43,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Hawaiʻi Kapiʻolani Community College is a public community college in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi System and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — at just $5,194/year in net cost and a median debt of only $6,352 at graduation, this Honolulu community college keeps financial risk low. The $43,200 median earnings at 10 years out is modest but reasonable for an associate's-level starting point, especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter fields like healthcare, culinary arts, or hospitality that are well-suited to Hawaii's economy. Just go in with a clear plan — the value here depends heavily on what you do next.

Founded
1946
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing12%
Computer Science5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Jacob Batalon

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,284
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,420
Avg Net Price
$5,194
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants17%
Median debt at graduation$6,352

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,352
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,352
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White9%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian37%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,955 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Kapiolani Community College

4303 Diamond Head Road

Honolulu, HI 96816-4421

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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