University of Hawai‘i

Kapi‘olani Community College

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On the slopes of Diamond Head, just minutes from Waikiki, this royal namesake is home to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and programs in business, hospitality, health, legal education and arts and sciences.

Areas of Excellence

Education Besides the very popular liberal arts program, Kapi‘olani Community College is also known for strong technical, occupational and professional programs.

National Recognition Programs including culinary studies, health sciences, emergency medical services and legal assistance have received national recognition.

Location On the slopes of the world-famous Diamond Head Crater, Kapi‘olani Community College is minutes away from the beach, Waikiki and downtown Honolulu.

Outreach Kapi‘olani Community College offers a large variety of non-credit programs, many of which are combined in innovative ways with departmental credit courses.

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Contact Information

Kapi‘olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808)734-9000
(808)734-9555
kapinfo@hawaii.edu

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Green space on the Kapiolani campus
Kapi‘olani Community College: At a Glance
Fast Facts
IslandO‘ahu
LocationEast Honolulu
Established1964
Programs Offered
Total    44
Associate Degree22
Certificate of Achievement10
Certificate of Completion       12
Credit Students
Undergraduate7,272
Student:Faculty Ratio15:1

Figures from the Institutional Research Office MAPS reports 2006-2007 and Fall 2004 for Student:Faculty Ratio.

Student diversity Chart showing student diversity at Kapiolani Community College; 21% Japanese; 14% Filipino; 13% Caucasian; 12% Mixed; 11% Hawaiian/Part Hawaiian; 8% Chinese; 3% Pacific Islander; 18% Other