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Leeward Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Pearl City, Hawaii, Leeward CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Leeward Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Leeward Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Leeward CC is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Hawaii state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Leeward CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,209

Cost of attendance at Leeward Community College in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $7,722
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,345

Cost of attendance at Leeward Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $20,994
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Leeward Community College received on average $4,237 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,237
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 204 34% $4,683 $955,380
Other Federal Grant 363 60% $3,364 $1,221,219
State Grant/Scholarships 88 15% $1,919 $168,896
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 266 44% $1,018 $270,732
Total Grant & Scholarships 392 65% $4,237 $1,660,847

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Leeward Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Leeward Community College students is 27.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.0%.

27.2%

  • asian 31.9% 76 students
  • African American 23.1% 3 students
  • white 31.4% 16 students
  • hawaiian 19.0% 8 students
  • hispanic 25.6% 34 students
  • International Students 25.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 24.2% 60 students

Service Offerings

Leeward Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Leeward Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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