College statistics
- Address:
- 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI
96766 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,144
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $7,424,794
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Kauai Community College is a public 2-year institution located in Lihue, Hawaii, serving the island's students with an open-access approach to higher education. As a rural campus, it plays a vital role in providing educational opportunity to a geographically isolated population. The college offers transfer pathways and career preparation through liberal arts and general studies.
In-state tuition is $3,144 annually with a total cost of attendance at that same level, making enrollment highly affordable for Hawaii residents. Out-of-state tuition runs $8,280 per year. The college enrolls 1,298 students, reflecting its function as an intimate regional institution rather than a large system campus.
This school works best for Kauai residents seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, whether for transfer to a 4-year university or for workforce preparation. Community college transfer agreements help students transition to University of Hawaii and other institutions. Learn more at https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/.