Windward Community College
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI, 96744-3598 -
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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 | 1,029 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,052 students | 1,461 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,781 students | 2,225 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 38% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 29% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,820 | $2,847 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 8% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $935 | $1,150 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,622 | $3,143 |
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.
- Escapes revive State Hospital worries (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on August 26, 2010 at 12:26:30 pm
Two Hawaii State Hospital patients recaptured by police yesterday after separate escapes have touched off renewed concerns about security at the hospital for people with mental health problems. - Community college enrollment rises 7 percent (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on August 25, 2010 at 11:41:41 am
Enrollment is booming at the University of Hawaii's seven community colleges but remains flat at the flagship Manoa campus, leaving junior Allen Dang and other UH-Manoa students wondering why they can't get into the classes they need to graduate on schedule. - School's eviction stands (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on July 31, 2010 at 11:35:28 am
A public charter school in Kaneohe will have to vacate its building on the grounds of the Hawaii State Hospital by tonight, just two days before the start of classes, after a judge denied yesterday a court injunction to stop the eviction. - Charter School Faces Eviction (KITV Honolulu)
posted on July 14, 2010 at 01:53:02 am
A Hawaiian charter school has been ordered to leave a facility on Windward Oahu. The school is struggling to avoid closing its doors. - Nursing facility to kick out school (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on July 13, 2010 at 11:46:27 am
The Health Department is moving ahead on plans for a 150-bed skilled nursing facility on Hawaii State Hospital grounds in Kaneohe that officials say will provide critically needed beds for older patients with mental and physical health needs.
In the News:
- Escapes revive State Hospital worries (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on August 26, 2010 at 12:26:30 pm
Two Hawaii State Hospital patients recaptured by police yesterday after separate escapes have touched off renewed concerns about security at the hospital for people with mental health problems. - Community college enrollment rises 7 percent (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on August 25, 2010 at 11:41:41 am
Enrollment is booming at the University of Hawaii's seven community colleges but remains flat at the flagship Manoa campus, leaving junior Allen Dang and other UH-Manoa students wondering why they can't get into the classes they need to graduate on schedule. - School's eviction stands (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on July 31, 2010 at 11:35:28 am
A public charter school in Kaneohe will have to vacate its building on the grounds of the Hawaii State Hospital by tonight, just two days before the start of classes, after a judge denied yesterday a court injunction to stop the eviction. - Charter School Faces Eviction (KITV Honolulu)
posted on July 14, 2010 at 01:53:02 am
A Hawaiian charter school has been ordered to leave a facility on Windward Oahu. The school is struggling to avoid closing its doors. - Nursing facility to kick out school (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
posted on July 13, 2010 at 11:46:27 am
The Health Department is moving ahead on plans for a 150-bed skilled nursing facility on Hawaii State Hospital grounds in Kaneohe that officials say will provide critically needed beds for older patients with mental and physical health needs.
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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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