Leeward Community College

96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782-3366
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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.
School Highlights
  • Leeward Community College serves 7,742 students (41% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 87%.
  • Leeward Community College is one of 5 community colleges within Honolulu County, HI.
  • The nearest community college to Leeward Community College is Honolulu Community College (8.9 miles away).

Top Placements

Leeward Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Hawaii for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Leeward Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty199 staff129 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Leeward Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Leeward Community College diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment7,742 students3,809 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio39:130:1
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# Full-Time Students3,195 students1,325 students
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# Part-Time Students4,547 students2,484 students
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% Asian
41%
37%
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% Hispanic
11%
9%
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% Black
2%
1%
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% White
10%
13%
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% Hawaiian
7%
7%
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% Two or more races
26%
27%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.740.76
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College Completion Rate
14%
15%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,200$33,900
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,791 is less than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $7,639 is less than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,791$2,815
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,639$7,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid59%71%
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Median Debt for Graduates$6,000$7,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,864$4,750
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    4,144 students | 8.90 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu,  HI  96817
    (808) 845-9211     8.904,144
  • Remington College-Honolulu Campus
    Private, non-profit
    442 students | 9.80 Mi1111 Bishop St Ste 400
    Honolulu,  HI  96813
    (808) 942-1000     9.80442
  • Windward Community College
    Public
    2,661 students | 11.00 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
    Kaneohe,  HI  96744
    (808) 235-7400     11.002,661
  • Kapiolani Community College
    Public
    7,994 students | 14.50 Mi4303 Diamond Head Rd
    Honolulu,  HI  96816
    (808) 734-9000     14.507,994
  • Kauai Community College
    Public
    1,424 students | 98.80 Mi3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy
    Lihue,  HI  96766
    (808) 245-8225     98.801,424
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 7,742 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,791
  • Out-state tuition: $7,639
  • Student:teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
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Did You Know?
For Hawaii public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,815 per year for in-state students and $7,663 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,950 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Hawaii is Hawaii Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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