Why Choose Kapiāolani CC?
A good return on investment at a low cost!
Average loan amount, alumni earnings, and student surveys contribute to aĀ majority of the weight of factors considered. As a two-year college, Kapiāolani Community College is known for its affordable cost where students earn a high salary after graduation
In a recent 2017 Best Community Colleges in America ranking by Niche, KapiŹ»olani Community College placed within the Top 10 among 804 different schools. The organization’s ranking is based on analysis from multiple data sources including the US Department of Education and National Center for Education Statistics along with reviews from students and alumni
KÅ«lia i ka Nuāu
Kapiāolani Community College (Kapiāolani CC) seems to mergeĀ organically with the native landscape at the base of iconic Diamond Head. Overlooking the Waiāalae coast, Kapiāolani CC is conveniently located just minutes from WaikÄ«kÄ« and the sprawling lawns of Kapiāolani Park. Our technical, professional and occupational programs continue to garner national attention with a cross-cultural emphasis on innovation and diversity
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Culinary Arts
OurĀ superior award-winning Culinary Arts program is accredited with theĀ American Culinary Federation and is the only program in the state with a specialization in Pastry Arts. The Kapiāolani CC Culinary Arts ProgramĀ offers food service students a world-class learning environment that includes ten modern kitchens, a 130-seat culinary demonstration auditorium, on-campus restaurants, banquet rooms, computer labs and more. In addition to an award-winning, international faculty, the Kapiāolani CC Culinary Arts Program offers over $20,000 in scholarships annually.Ā Perhaps one of the most exciting developments at Kapiāolani CC is in the creation of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. When complete, this state-of-the-art facility will stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most prestigious culinary schools in the worldā¦offering such innovative programs as culinology and applied sciences
Health Education
Our exclusive health programs highlight the diverse areas of study in support of the growing medical services community. Kapiāolani CC offers degrees in Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Medical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Assistance, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Nursing
International Education Leader
In addition to a thriving study abroad program and customized contract training, KapiŹ»olani Community College is well-known as a trulyĀ uniqueĀ learning environment. The Kapiāolani CC student body is as diverse as our academic programs, with students from over 100 countries as well as our many culturally-diverse local communities
STEM
The Kapiāolani Community CollegeĀ STEM program is leading our campus on a journey toward technologicalĀ excellence. STEM is an acronym for āScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematicsā. In his 2012 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama said, āNow you need to give more community colleges the resources they need to become community career centersāplaces that teach people skills that local businesses are looking for right now, from data management to high-tech manufacturing.ā Our STEM program is key to helping Kapiāolani CC become a model of theĀ kindĀ of institution the president referred to. KapiŹ»olani Community College is taking the lead with the onlyĀ full-time science, technology, engineering, and math program in the UH Community College System
Transfer Excellence
KapiŹ»olani Community College offers the stateās largest and most comprehensive academic program to allow students to complete courses towards a baccalaureate degree. Each year, Kapiāolani CC transfers the largest number of students to four-year universities among all UH community colleges. Kapiāolani CC offers a unique ādual admissionā program which allows highly qualified students to be enrolled at Kapiāolani CC and UH MÄnoa simultaneously. Kapiāolani CC is #1 among transfer students currently enrolled at the flagship University of HawaiŹ»i at MÄnoa
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You feel it in the air and the warmth of the sun. You want to learn at a school in touch with the natural rhythm of Hawai’i. You’ll fit right in at Kapi’olani Community College. You’re more than ready!