Kauai Community College

Lihue, HI · Public · Associate degree-granting

Kauai Community College, based in Lihue, Hawaii, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 716 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,868 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 37.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,436 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Accounting, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Business Administration & Management, and Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,868
Graduation Rate
37.0%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$10,436
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.53x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.51x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
716
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,252
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,388
Pell Grant Rate
24.8%
Federal Loan Rate
2.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$10,495
Income $30K–$48K
$9,324
Income $48K–$75K
$11,850

Student Demographics

Women
66.9%
White
12.3%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
18.4%
Asian
25.6%
Two or More Races
34.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.2%

Accreditations

Programs (25)

Associate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $46,998 68
Registered Nursing $98,620 12
Business Administration & Management Not reported 12
Accounting Not reported 9
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 7
Graphic Communications Not reported 6
Natural Sciences Not reported 6
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 6
Teacher Education Not reported 4
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 4
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 3
Carpentry Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Accounting Not reported 68
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 37
Business Administration & Management Not reported 24
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 16
Practical Nursing Not reported 16
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 12
Teacher Education Not reported 4
Carpentry Not reported 4
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 3
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Electrical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate 2
Electrical & Power Transmission Associate 2
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate 2
Graphic Communications Undergraduate Certificate 1

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