by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Kapiolani CC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Kapiolani CC measures up.
Kapiolani CC is ranked #100 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Hawaii, it ranks #1 of 14 for value.
Read the full Kapiolani CC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Kapiolani Community College is ranked #3 out of #15 in Hawaii for quality and #1 out of #14 for Hawaii value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Kapiolani CC financial aid page to be sure.
Kapiolani Community College is ranked #100 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Kapiolani Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Kapiolani CC costs about $9,504. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $38,015 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,254 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,202 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,504 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $38,015 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Kapiolani CC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Kapiolani CC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Kapiolani CC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,016 | — | — |
| All Students | $38,015 | #100 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $20,808 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,016 | — | — |
| All Students | $38,015 | #1 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $20,808 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Kapiolani CC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,189 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,150 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,773 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,374 |
| Over $110K | $10,491 |
About 39% of Kapiolani CC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,341 per year. Get more details on the Kapiolani CC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Kapiolani CC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.