N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,509

Avg.Financial Aid

001613

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Kapiolani Community College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    ACCJC

  • Website

    https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu

  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,899

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

Located in Honolulu, HI, Kapiolani Community College is a public university. At Kapiolani Community College, the total enrolment stands at 6,488. The school has a total of 405 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 62% of the students who are females and 38% are males at Kapiolani Community College. At KCC, around 66% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Jason Tom, Alan Wong, Sam Choy, and Lee Soo-Jin. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 55 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by KCC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABA (American Bar Association), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), and, ACF (American Culinary Federation).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

8087349000

Fax:

8087349896

Address

4303 Diamond Head Road

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Kapiolani Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

The admission to Kapiolani Community College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at KCC. To improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Kapiolani Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students getting admission is not available. It can be inferred that this is not an important admission criterion. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4421. They can also call them at (808) 734-9000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $6,905

  • Average Annual Cost

    $3,084

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $60

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

Before applying to KCC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $25,514. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

17:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

63%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

42%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$78

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    643 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    126 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    120 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    85 Graduates

  • Natural Sciences

    66 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    56 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    53 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    52 Graduates

  • Natural Sciences

    66 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    56 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    53 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    52 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    43 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    33 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    27 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    15 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    13 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    7 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    5 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    5 Graduates

  • Biotechnology

    4 Graduates

  • Marketing

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,899

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

18%

Full-time / Part-time

36% / 64%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

10%

Unknown

0%

Black

1%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

26%

Non Resident alien

9%

Asian

41%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

3%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

4%

Out Of State

83%

In State

13%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$67,577 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The college believes in offering quality training to all the students and doesn't appreciate instructive disparities. Students originating from various ethnic foundations like Latin, Caucasian, Black, American Indian, and a lot more are invited to the school. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At KCC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol. The number of female and male students at the college are 38% and 62%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$30,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$37,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,250 - $15,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$106 - $156

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

55%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,509

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,517

Students Receiving State Aid

10%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,520

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,065

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$6,300

$30K - $48K

$5,230

$48K - $75K

$3,637

$75K - $110K

$770

The financial aid department of Kapiolani Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,630, whereas the financial aid is $2,093. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,077 as well as institutional aid worth $2,093.

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