About
Perched on the scenic slopes of Diamond Head in Honolulu, Kapiʻolani Community College is the largest community college in the University of Hawaiʻi System, celebrated for its strong community engagement and deep integration of Native Hawaiian values. The college is best known for its world-class Culinary Institute of the Pacific and highly regarded health science programs—particularly nursing and emergency medical services—alongside robust hospitality and STEM curricula. Students enjoy a vibrant, multicultural campus culture focused on hands-on career training, further distinguished by the seamless *Kaʻieʻie* dual-enrollment pathway that guarantees a smooth transition to four-year degree programs at the nearby University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Wikipedia:The University of Hawaiʻi Kapiʻolani Community College is a public community college in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi System and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
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Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 4 · CO 4 · FL 3 · VA 3 · MT 2
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