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Kauai Community College was established in the year 1964. It is also known as KCC. This public, co - educational commuter college is located in Lihue, Hawaii. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system. The college sits across a land area of around 200 acres. It offers associate’s degree program and several certificate programs in subjects like applied science, liberal arts and health service.
KCC has several clubs and organizations operating on campus. The Computer Club, Environmental Club, Food Service Club, Hawaiian Club and the KCC Alumni Organization are some of the clubs and organizations operated by the students on campus.
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Campus Location3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766-9591
USA
Main Tel: (808) 245-8311
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Kauai Community College HighlightsWhere Kauai Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, hospitality, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 91 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 44 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Kauai Community College was 1,051 in 2007 (614 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,552 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,184 | | Books and supplies | $ 845 |
Financial Aid: Kauai Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 26 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 18 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 6 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (14 awarded) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (6 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (27 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (6 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (60 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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