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KCC Demographics & Diversity

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Racial Demographics & 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
Low

There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Kapiolani Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, KCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Kapiolani Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 34%
Women 66%
Enrollment by gender for Kapiolani Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,967
Women 3,861

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

KCC serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Kapiolani Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 77%
Out of State 5%
Foreign 19%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$67,576 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
5,828
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 32.6%
Part time Undergrads 49.5%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141796 IPEDS survey data for Kapiolani Community College.

Last updated February 24, 2024