University of Hawaii Kauai CC & Kauai Veterans Center

Name

University of Hawaii Kauai CC & Kauai Veterans Center

Legal name

Kaua'i Community College

Website

https://kauai.hawaii.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational training
• Continuing education
• Veteran education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Līhuʻe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition charges. Fall and Spring: Resident tuition $131 per credit; Non-Resident tuition $345 per credit. Summer tuition also available at non-resident rate.
2. Financial Aid Administration: College administers federal and state financial aid including grants (FAFSA-based), scholarships, and student loans. School code 001614. 78% of students receive financial aid.
3. Special Programs Revenue: Revenue from specialized programs including Senior Citizen Visitor Program (tuition-free for residents 60+), Hawaii Promise scholarships funded by State of Hawai'i, and Wai'ale'ale Project for qualifying students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kaua'i Community College is a public community college within the University of Hawai'i system delivering 34 degree and certificate programs, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Certificates of Achievement, Certificates of Competence, and Academic Subject Certificates across fields such as nursing, culinary arts, automotive technology, Hawaiian studies, and business. It also operates a University Center supporting distance learners pursuing bachelor's and graduate degrees, an Office of Continuing Education and Training for non-credit courses, and a Veterans Support Center providing dedicated services for military-affiliated students.

Product overview

Kaua'i Community College offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services as a community college within the University of Hawai'i system. The institution provides 34 degree and certificate programs including Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Arts (AA), Certificates of Achievement (CA), Certificates of Competence (CO), and Academic Subject Certificates (ASC) across fields including Accounting, Automotive Technology, Business, Carpentry, Creative Media, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Hawaiian Studies, Hospitality & Tourism, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Plant Biology. The college operates the University Center supporting distance learning for bachelor's and graduate degrees, and the Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET) for non-credit courses and apprenticeship programs. Student support services include the Veterans Support Center, Hale Mālama wellness center, academic advising, library services, and career counseling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate in Science (AS) Degree Programs Two-year technical-occupational-professional degree providing skills and competencies for gainful employment while preparing students for transfer into specific bachelor's degree programs. Requires at least 60 semester credits and 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Programs Two-year technical-occupational-professional degree providing skills and competencies for gainful employment. Not intended for direct baccalaureate transfer but may include some upper-level courses.
• Certificate of Achievement (CA) College credential for designated medium-length technical-occupational credit course sequences providing entry-level skills or job upgrading, ranging from 24 to 51 credit hours.
• Certificate of Competence (CO) College credential for short-term credit or non-credit courses providing job upgrading or entry-level skills, ranging from 4 to 23 credit hours.
• Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) College credential for specific sequences of credit courses from the AA curriculum, at least 12 credit hours, fitting within AA degree structure.
• Distance Education Programs Online and blended learning programs offered through the University Center, supporting associate's, bachelor's, post-baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs from all UH campuses with on-island support.
• University Center On-campus support hub for distance learning, providing technology support, computer loans, collaborative spaces, and assistance navigating distance education and transfer pathways.
• Continuing Education (OCET) Non-credit courses for businesses and lifelong learning through the Office of Continuing Education and Training, including apprenticeship training programs for building industry trades.
• Veteran Education Services / Veterans Support Center Comprehensive support for veteran students including education benefits, enrollment assistance, counseling services, and transition support at the Hale Mālama Veterans Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of students successfully transferred to online bachelor's degree programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Hawai'i HilocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement enabling automatic admission for qualifying Kaua'i CC graduates. Students with AA degree and 2.0+ GPA can transfer seamlessly to UH Hilo for bachelor's degree completion.
• University of Hawai'i MānoacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for automatic admission. Also offers Ka'ie'ie dual enrollment program allowing students to be enrolled at UH Mānoa while completing their associate degree at Kaua'i CC. Nursing articulation 4-year transfer pathway available.
• University of Hawai'i Maui CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for BAS in Applied Business and Information Technology (ABIT) program. Enables seamless transfer of technical and business credits.
• University of Hawai'i West O'ahucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple articulation agreements including Accounting (AAS to BA), Business (AS to BA), Creative Media (AS to BA), Early Childhood Education (AS to BEd), Hawaiian Studies (AA to BA), and Hospitality & Tourism (AAS to BA).
• Jeju National University (Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner institution. Application open for Fall 2026. Students pay Kaua'i CC tuition to study at partner institution.
• University of the Ryukyus (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner with application open for Fall 2026. Also hosts WISE (Wisdom of the Islands Sustainability Education) Program - a faculty-led study tour exploring Okinawan culture, biodiversity, and sustainability practices.
• Yamaguchi University (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner institution. Application open for Fall 2026. Students pay Kaua'i CC tuition to study at partner institution.
• University of Niigata Prefecture (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partner institution. Application open for Fall 2026. Students pay Kaua'i CC tuition to study at partner institution.
• ASE Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram accreditation for Automotive Technology. Industry-recognized certification ensuring program meets national standards for automotive education.
• American Culinary Federation Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram accreditation for Culinary Arts. Industry-recognized certification ensuring graduates are prepared for culinary profession.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram accreditation for Nursing. Required for RN licensure preparation and ensures program meets national nursing education standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• College of the Marshall Islands: Public community college serving a Pacific Island nation with similar challenges of geographic isolation, limited local labor market, and a mission to provide affordable associate-level education to a small island population. Comparable in geographic and demographic context though not in U.S. state system.

Direct peers

• Hawai'i Community College: Another UH-system community college located on the Big Island of Hawai'i, offering associate degrees and certificates with similar transfer pathway architecture to UH Hilo and other four-year campuses. Most directly comparable in mission, scale, and geographic context.
• Windward Community College: UH-system community college on the windward side of O'ahu, offering associate degrees, certificates, and Hawaiian-focused programs. Comparable in mission and UH-system affiliation, though serves a more accessible suburban population.
• University of Hawai'i Maui College: Sister UH-system community college on a neighboring Hawaiian island offering associate degrees, certificates, and University Center distance education. Directly comparable as a public two-year UH community college serving a rural island population with similar articulation and program structures.
• Leeward Community College: UH-system community college on O'ahu serving a diverse student body with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and technical programs. Directly comparable as a UH-system two-year institution with articulation to four-year campuses.
• Kapi'olani Community College: UH-system community college in Honolulu with strong programs in health sciences, culinary arts, and liberal arts. Comparable in scale and program mix, particularly culinary (ACF-accredited), nursing (ACEN-accredited), and University Center transfer pathways.
• Honolulu Community College: UH-system community college based in urban Honolulu, offering associate degrees and technical/vocational certificates including trades programs. Comparable in product portfolio but operates in a denser urban market rather than a rural island setting.

Broad incumbents

• University of Hawai'i Mānoa: Flagship UH four-year university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Operates the Ka'ie'ie dual enrollment program with Kaua'i CC and serves as a major transfer destination, making it a key articulation partner rather than a direct competitor.
• University of Hawai'i Hilo: Public four-year UH campus on the Big Island offering bachelor's degrees with strong science, agriculture, and Hawaiian studies programs. Functions as a primary transfer destination for Kaua'i CC graduates under articulation agreements.
• University of Hawai'i West O'ahu: Four-year UH campus that is a primary articulation partner for Kaua'i CC graduates in Accounting, Business, Creative Media, Early Childhood Education, Hawaiian Studies, and Hospitality & Tourism. Comparable in academic offerings but is the receiving four-year institution rather than a community college.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0QW7h4PvP8CwhiumXw3q2g
• Facebookfacebook.com/mykauaicc
• Instagraminstagram.com/kauaicommunitycollege

Compliance5 records

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Profiles9 records

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