N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,849

Avg.Financial Aid

001614

FAFSA Code

Kauai 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

    kauai.hawaii.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,486

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

    No

Kauai Community College is a public university located in Lihue, HI. Across all the courses offered at Kauai Community College, the enrolment stands at 1,373. The school has an academic staff of 137 who teach various courses to the students. Around 72% of the students are 24 and under at Kauai Community College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at KCC, around 65% of the students are females and 35% are males. The average earnings, of the graduates, of this institute stands at $39,000 with 84% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, KCC offers around 34 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), ACF (American Culinary Federation), CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), and, WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

3-1901 Kaumualii Highway

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. 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 Kauai 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 Kauai 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. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Kauai Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Hawaii 96766-9500. To gather more information, they can call them at (808) 245-8311.

Annual Cost to Attend

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

    $11,052

  • Average Annual Cost

    $3,084

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $108

  • 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

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to KCC. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $28,972 per year. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

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

68%

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

53%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$98

Faculty Overview

52%

Male Professors

48%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    46 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    45 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    37 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    20 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    17 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    13 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    13 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    13 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    17 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    13 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    13 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    13 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    11 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    11 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    7 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    6 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    5 Graduates

  • Carpenters

    4 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    3 Graduates

  • Natural Sciences

    3 Graduates

  • Sustainability Studies

    3 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,486

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

32%

Full-time / Part-time

22% / 78%

Students Gender

Male

34%

US National: 44%

Female

66%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

16%

Unknown

1%

Black

0%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

36%

Non Resident alien

2%

Asian

27%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

4%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

2%

Out Of State

98%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

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

Median Household Income

$62,611 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 number of female and male students at the college are 35% and 65%, 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

$25,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$39,000/year

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

$8,849 - $8,849

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.

$92 - $92

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.

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,849

Students Receiving Federal Grants

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,321

Students Receiving State Aid

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,141

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,662

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

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$7,787

$30K - $48K

$4,573

$48K - $75K

$4,779

$75K - $110K

$2,850

The financial aid department of Kauai 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 financial aid at Kauai Community College is around $2,473 and the federal grant is $4,149. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,406 and institutional aid worth $2,473.

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