Kapiolani Community College

https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

2021 Average Net Price

$7,050

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.39%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,100

26.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.2%

168 Graduates

About

Kapiolani Community College is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Kapiolani Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (432 degrees awarded), Natural Sciences (95 degrees), and General Hospitality Management (83 degrees).

In 2021, 1,084 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kapiolani Community College. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (466 degrees), 1.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (235 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kapiolani Community College is $3,144, which is $−4,824 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Kapiolani Community College is $3,144, which is $−4,824 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,050.

In 2021, 42% of undergraduate students attending Kapiolani Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Kapiolani Community College was $3,144. The cost of tuition at Kapiolani Community College is $−4,824 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kapiolani Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,050

2021 Value

9.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Kapiolani Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,050. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Kapiolani Community College grew by 9.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kapiolani Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,245

Room and Board

$1,340

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kapiolani Community College was of $15,245 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.373% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,340. The cost of books and supplies increased by 26.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kapiolani Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Kapiolani Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 55.6% with respect to 2020, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kapiolani Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.39%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Kapiolani Community College was 3.39%, which represents 17 out of the 501 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kapiolani Community College had a total enrollment of 6,100 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Kapiolani Community College is 1,617 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,483. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Kapiolani Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kapiolani Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.1% Asian, 27.4% Two or More Races, 11.1% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.28% Black or African American, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kapiolani Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (20.4%), followed by Two or More Races Female (15.3%) and Asian Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kapiolani Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,100 students. The full-time enrollment at Kapiolani Community College is 1,617 and the part-time enrollment is 4,483. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Kapiolani Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kapiolani Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kapiolani Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Kapiolani Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kapiolani Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
2,327 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,672 enrolled students
White
679 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kapiolani Community College is 38.1% Asian, 27.4% Two or More Races, 11.1% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.28% Black or African American, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 76 students (1.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 242 more women than men received degrees from Kapiolani Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kapiolani Community College is asian (466 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (235 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Kapiolani Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (432 degrees awarded), followed by Natural Sciences (95 degrees) and General Hospitality Management (83 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kapiolani Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (432 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kapiolani Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (108,315 people), Other managers (67,375 people), Physicians (39,208 people), Registered nurses (36,069 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (34,361 people).

The most specialized majors at Kapiolani Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (432 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (82 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kapiolani Community College are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Kapiolani Community College are Communication Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (432 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (82 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kapiolani Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (213,122 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (112,979 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (86,303 people), Computer Systems Design (56,329 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (44,532 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kapiolani Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
432 degrees awarded
Natural Sciences
95 degrees awarded
General Hospitality Management
83 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Kapiolani Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 432 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kapiolani Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

421

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

663

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 421 degrees were awarded to men at Kapiolani Community College, which is 0.635 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (663).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kapiolani Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Kapiolani Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.643 times less than the 263 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 263 degrees were awarded to men at Kapiolani Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 169 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Kapiolani Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (27%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Kapiolani Community College is Female and Asian (27% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.595% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
466 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
235 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kapiolani Community College is asian (466 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (235 degrees).

0.0923% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
281 degrees awarded
Asian Male
185 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kapiolani Community College is asian female (281 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (185 degrees).

Operations

Kapiolani Community College employs 46 Professors, 45 Assistant professors and 41 Instructors. Most academics at Kapiolani Community College are Male Professor (25), Male Assistant professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kapiolani Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$37.3M

2021 Salaries

2.67%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Kapiolani Community College paid a median of $37.3M in salaries, a 2.67% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.8M

Instructional Salaries

157

Number of Employees

In 2021, Kapiolani Community College paid a total of $13.8M to 157 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kapiolani Community College were Professor with 46 employees, Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Instructor with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kapiolani Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kapiolani Community College was Male Professor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kapiolani Community College.