Windward Community College
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Windward Community College is committed to excellence in the liberal arts and career development; we support and challenge individuals to develop skills, fulfill their potential, enrich their lives, and become contributing, culturally aware members of our community....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| 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 | 729 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,052 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,781 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 38% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 29% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,820 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 8% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $935 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,622 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Located on 50 lush acres at the foot of the Ko‘olau in Kane‘ohe, Windward Community College, a part of the University of Hawai‘i system offers its own special approach to higher education: convenient, affordable, and personal–with a commitment to helping students succeed and an island spirit of ‘ohana.
- Windward Community College offers Associate in Arts Degree and Associate Degree in Technical Studies. The college offers Academic Subject Certificate in Arts and Business.
- Established in October 1985, the Center for Aerospace Education(CAE) supports the three primary missions of Windward Community College: traditional credit programs for undergraduate students with special emphasis on liberal arts education, workforce development and vocational training and informal educational outreach programs for our island community (from grades K to senior citizens).
- Established in Fall 2004 the Windward Community College Office of Institutional Research supports faculty and staff in reporting the institutional information of the College. It also presents this information to students and prospective students for their decision-making regarding the College.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Health calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:15:57 pm
"IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS or Something More Serious?," discussion on key signs of dementia and the difference between forgetfulness, depression and delirium and how to deal with these behaviors; sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Association; 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, The Queen's Medical Center Conference Center, mezzanine, 510 S. Beretania St.; free; information, 547-4780. - Art calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 12:09:27 pm
See a comprehensive list of arts events at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife. - Community calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 12:00:55 pm
MEN'S MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE, noon state Capitol rotunda; all welcome; sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaii, Domestic Violence Action Center and Kapiolani Community College. 535-0159. - Halloween happenings (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
posted on October 6, 2009 at 11:40:19 am
Zombie short film contest : Submission deadline is 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Kumu Kahua Box Office, 536-4441, 536-4222, www.KumuKahua.org. Must have a zombie theme; have rights to the music used or created own music; about five minutes in length; DVD format; $10 entry fee; prizes awarded. - Broadway comes to Windward Oahu (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 08:53:36 am
Big time Broadway hits the Windward side this weekend. West Side Story lights up the stage at Paliku Theatre for a...
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- Honolulu Community College - 4,143 students - 7.3 mi. away - view location
- Hawaii Business College - 267 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
- Heald College-honolulu - 1,108 students - 8.4 mi. away - view location
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