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Kapiolani Community College

Public Honolulu, HI · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
21%
Graduation Rate
$44,599
Earnings (10yr)
$5,202
Net Price
3,910
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Overview

Kapiolani Community College has a net price of just $5,202, making it an affordable option for students seeking higher education in Hawaii. With a small enrollment of 3,910, it offers a more personalized learning environment in the bustling city of Honolulu.

The data indicates that graduates earn a median salary of $44,599 ten years after starting their education. While graduation rates sit at 21%, the college plays a vital role in the local ecosystem by preparing students for various fields such as health professions, business, and culinary arts. However, the low percentage of students receiving Pell Grants (19%) may point to a need for more financial aid resources for low-income students.

Students who thrive at Kapiolani Community College are often those seeking hands-on experience in practical fields. With a median debt of $9,229, graduates can enter the workforce with manageable financial obligations. This college appeals to those looking for a supportive environment and practical programs that lead to stable careers in their chosen industries.

Rankings

How Kapiolani Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation21%Earnings 10yr$45KNet Price$5KRetention63%Median Debt$9KPell Grant Rate19%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$6K$48-75K$11K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,284
In-State Tuition
$8,420
Out-of-State
$5,202
Avg Net Price
$9,229
Median Debt
19%
Pell Grant Rate
6%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,068
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,369
Family Income $30K–$48K
$6,367
Family Income $48K–$75K
$10,591
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,265
6 Years After Entry
$41,759
8 Years
$44,599
10 Years
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings
61%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,265 6yr $41,759 8yr $44,599 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.35
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.91
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 63%
Full-Time Faculty 64%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,327
Diversity Index 0.77
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 43%
Health Professions 21%
Business & Marketing 11%
Culinary & Personal Services 10%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Legal Studies 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
61%
White
9%
Hispanic
13%
Black
2%
Asian
38%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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