Paying for KCC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$8,420 ($3,284)
Off-campus Living Costs
$19,003
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$345 ($131)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Kapiolani Community College are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Hawaii, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $8,356).
The average living cost of the school is $19,003 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the KCC's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Kapiolani Community College are $3,284 for Hawaii residents and $8,420 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2021 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2022 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2023 | $8,280 | $140 |
| 2024 | $8,280 | $140 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average living cost is $19,003 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 1.14% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $15,302 | $3,302 |
| 2021 | $15,245 | $2,694 |
| 2022 | $16,103 | $2,742 |
| 2023 | $16,046 | $2,742 |
| 2024 | $16,261 | $2,742 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,350 at Kapiolani Community College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,058 |
| 2021 | $1,340 |
| 2022 | $1,350 |
| 2023 | $1,350 |
| 2024 | $1,350 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Kapiolani Community College is $131 for Hawaii residents and $345 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Hawaii Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $131 | $345 |
| 2021 | $131 | $345 |
| 2022 | $131 | $345 |
| 2023 | $131 | $345 |
| 2024 | $131 | $345 |