Kauai Community College

www.kauai.hawaii.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

2021 Average Net Price

$9,809

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.23%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,343

18.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.5%

31 Graduates

About

Kauai Community College is a higher education institution located in Kauai County, HI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Kauai Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (15 degrees), and General Hospitality Management (13 degrees).

In 2021, 307 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kauai Community College. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (99 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (92 degrees).

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

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Kauai 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 $9,809.

In 2021, 46% of undergraduate students attending Kauai Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Kauai Community College was $3,144. The cost of tuition at Kauai 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 Kauai Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,809

2021 Value

3.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Kauai Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,809. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Kauai Community College grew by 3.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kauai 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

$13,786

Room and Board

$1,340

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kauai Community College was of $13,786 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 9.91% 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 Kauai Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Kauai Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2020, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kauai 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.

7.23%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Kauai Community College was 7.23%, which represents 6 out of the 83 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

Kauai Community College had a total enrollment of 1,343 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Kauai Community College is 246 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,097. This means that 18.3% of students enrolled at Kauai Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kauai Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.7% Two or More Races, 24.4% Asian, 16.8% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.77% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.521% Black or African American, and 0.0745% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kauai Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (15.9%), followed by Two or More Races Male (15.9%) and Two or More Races Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kauai Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,343 students. The full-time enrollment at Kauai Community College is 246 and the part-time enrollment is 1,097. This means that 18.3% of students enrolled at Kauai 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 Kauai Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 Kauai Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Kauai Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Two or More Races
399 enrolled students
Asian
328 enrolled students
White
226 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kauai Community College is 29.7% Two or More Races, 24.4% Asian, 16.8% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.77% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.521% Black or African American, and 0.0745% 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, 98 students (7.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 89 more women than men received degrees from Kauai Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kauai Community College is asian (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (92 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Kauai Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (15 degrees) and General Hospitality Management (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kauai Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (14 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kauai Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,013,756 people), Other managers (640,491 people), Financial managers (453,140 people), Chief executives & legislators (346,993 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (248,483 people).

The most specialized majors at Kauai Community College in 2021 are Construction (14 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Business (113 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at Kauai Community College are Construction (14 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Business (113 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Banking & related activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kauai Community College are Banking & related activities (457,937 people), Elementary & secondary schools (446,500 people), Computer Systems Design (445,688 people), Construction (407,916 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (386,830 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
52 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
15 degree-majors awarded
General Hospitality Management
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Kauai Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Kauai Community College, which is 0.551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (198).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Kauai Community College in High Performance & Custom Engine Technician, which is 6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Kauai Community College in Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping, which is 4.92 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Kauai Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Kauai Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% 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, 3.23% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
99 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kauai Community College is asian (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (92 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
66 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
63 degrees awarded
Asian Male
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kauai Community College is asian female (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races female (63 degrees).

Operations

Kauai Community College employs 20 Assistant professors, 11 Professors and 7 Instructors. Most academics at Kauai Community College are Male Assistant professor (10), Female Assistant professor (10), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kauai Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.4M

2021 Salaries

2.72%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Kauai Community College paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, a 2.72% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Kauai Community College paid a total of $3.72M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kauai Community College were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Professor with 11 employees, and Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kauai Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kauai Community College was Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

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