Leeward Community College
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Leeward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter community college in Pearl City, Hawai'i on the island of O'ahu. Its main campus is adjacent to the campus of University of Hawaii-West Oahu. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawai'i System anchored by the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges....
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| County | Honolulu County, HI | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,437 students | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,309 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,746 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 20% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 12% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,782 | $2,841 |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $454 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $759 | $1,151 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 1% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,847 | $3,120 |
School Notes:
- Leeward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter community college in Pearl City, Hawai'i on the island of O'ahu. Its main campus is adjacent to the campus of University of Hawaii-West Oahu. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawai'i System anchored by the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Leeward is recognized for its digital media and television production programs, considered by some to be the best in the state. In addition to its main campus in Pearl City, Leeward Community College also runs the Waianae Education Center in Waianae.
- At Leeward Community College we are committed to "Helping Students Learn". We at LCC understand that learning takes place in many different ways and that students need options when trying to balance busy personal and professional lives with a college education. With Distance Education courses the flexibility of anytime and anywhere learning becomes a reality. Pursue your academic career on your time at your convenience!
- The Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (OCEWD) is part of Leeward Community College's educational mission to enhance the quality of life and strengthen economic stability and growth by providing life-long development and personal enrichment. OCEWD provides a variety of continuing education programs, public service and cultural programs and facilitates rental of campus facilities. Programs support human resource and economic development, job training, and classes for small and large businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs. OCEWD serves people whose educational goals do not require college credit.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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- Second rail station design workshop takes place today (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on June 29, 2009 at 12:37:33 pm
The city and county holds its second rail station design community workshop in Kapolei today as part of the Honolulu Rail Transit project. The meeting, the second of three in West O'ahu, is planned from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kapolei High School, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway. - Community workshop on rail transit design to be held Monday in Kapolei (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on June 29, 2009 at 12:25:47 am
The City and County holds its second rail station design community workshop in Kapolei Monday as part of the Honolulu Rail Transit project. - New emphasis on motorcycle safety after a record number of fatalities (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)
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It's been a deadly year so far for motorcycle riders. A third of the 31 fatal accidents on Oahu involved bikers. The 11 deaths so far, quadruple the ... - Community Calendar (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
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