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$3,252Tuition
726Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,868Earnings
#8 in HawaiiPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,252
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,388
Average Net Price
$5,724
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,451
Books & Supplies
$1,350
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
50.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,975
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,992
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,140
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,867

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Cost Overview

Most families at Kauai Community College pay between $4,975 and $8,867 annually depending on income. Students from families earning under $48,000 face nearly identical costs around $5,000 per year. Higher earners pay up to $8,867 annually, still well below the $8,388 out-of-state sticker price that rarely applies since 98.83% of students are Hawaii residents. Over two years, total costs range from $9,950 to $17,734.

Graduates typically carry $10,500 in debt with monthly payments of $111. This debt load stays manageable since 87.1% find employment earning a median $36,868 within ten years. Only 1.61% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. The best deal goes to local families earning under $48,000, who access career training in hospitality and culinary arts for roughly $5,000 annually while staying on the Garden Isle.

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