Kauai Community College

Kauai Community College is a public two-year institution located in Lihue, Hawaii, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 1,699 students (IPEDS 2023) and has a quality score of 40.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers technical and health programs suited to the needs of Kauai's workforce. Programs include Electrician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic, Animation and Interactive Technology/Video Graphics, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Medical/Clinical Assistant.

Situated on the island of Kauai, the college serves as a primary post-secondary resource for residents of the island. Its trades and healthcare programs address local workforce demands in construction, healthcare, and technical services across this rural Hawaiian community.