Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 161400
- Phone: (808) 734-9000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
81%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,250Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Kauai Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Hawaii colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Kauai Community College (Kauai CC)
4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI
Kauai Community College, located in Lihue, Hawaii, is one of the ten institutions that comprise the University of Hawaii System of schools. The school provides a variety of programs and services, including job placement assistance for individuals seeking career training programs. The school Is dedicated to providing quality education for residents of its service area, and as a result is constantly reviewing facilities, programs and services to ensure that they meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.
Academics
Individuals attending Kauai Community College will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow students to pursue the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to four year institutions to continue their education. Career training programs provide education and skill development in high demand industries or fields with the purpose of preparing the student for long term employment upon completion of the program.
Programs offered:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Any person interested in attending KCC may do so by submitting a completed application, paying all fees, and submitting transcripts and test scores if available. The school's open enrollment policy requires that students be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Students may be required to take a placement exam for certain programs. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kauai CC offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 13 |
Female | 40 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 22 |
Hispanic | 4 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 2 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Kauai CC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Annual Salary: $51210
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Kauai CC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Kauai Community College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children