Kapiolani Community College campus

credit : Eric Tessmer, Honolulu Hawaii | license

KCC Demographics & Diversity

  • 2 Year
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 0 reviews
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews

Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at KCC are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Multiracial population. The school has very high racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Kapiolani Community College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

Racial demographics of Kapiolani Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
9%
Black
1%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
42%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
23%
International
12%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very Low

There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Kapiolani Community College with a gender ratio of 22% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, KCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.

Male to female gender ratio for Kapiolani Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
11%
Women
22%
Enrollment by gender for Kapiolani Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
674
Women
1,330

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

KCC serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Kapiolani Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
84%
Out of State
4%
Foreign
12%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$67,576 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment

Enrollment

5,914
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 32.6%
Part time Undergrads 49.5%

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Kapiolani Community College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141796.

Last updated: August 2026