Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,284 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,420 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,562 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,194 | State avg: $19,081. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 17.02% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 7.14% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Kapiolani Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,420
Books and supplies
$1,350
Fees and remainder
$1,792
Sticker price
$11,562
Average net price
$5,194
Average aid coverage
55%
$6,368 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Kapiolani Community College pays approximately $5,194 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Hawaii average of $19,081 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Kapiolani Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Hawaii and national averages.
Kapiolani Community College net price
$5,194
Hawaii average
$19,081
National average
$17,506
Kapiolani Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,420 and average net price at $5,194. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,420
Current net price
$5,194
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Kapiolani Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$44,599
Undergraduates
3,955
10-Year Median Earnings - Kapiolani Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Kapiolani Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Kapiolani Community College?
Undergraduates
3,955
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
17.02%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
7.14%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 17.02% of Kapiolani Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 7.14% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Kapiolani Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Kapiolani Community College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Kapiolani Community College is listed at 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816-4421. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Kapiolani Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Community College | Not available | $8,420 | $5,194 | $44,599 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | 84.48% | $33,020 | $30,557 | $59,593 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 69.69% | $34,218 | $13,181 | $57,624 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | 92.63% | $29,970 | $28,061 | $52,343 |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 95.60% | $20,544 | $10,666 | $52,075 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Kapiolani Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Kapiolani Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Kapiolani Community College tuition?
Kapiolani Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,420.
What is Kapiolani Community College's average net price?
Kapiolani Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,194.
What is Kapiolani Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,599 for Kapiolani Community College.
Is Kapiolani Community College accredited?
Kapiolani Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Kapiolani Community College?
The local dataset lists 3,955 undergraduate students at Kapiolani Community College.
What percentage of Kapiolani Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Kapiolani Community College in the local dataset is 17.02%.
What is the federal loan rate at Kapiolani Community College?
The federal loan rate for Kapiolani Community College in the local dataset is 7.14%.
Where should I verify Kapiolani Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Kapiolani Community College or the latest official federal education data.