Leeward Community College
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(808) 455-0011
- 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 6,568 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Top Rankings
Leeward Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 373 teachers has grown by 21% over five years.
Leeward Community College | (HI) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 373 staff | 269 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (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
The nearest community college to Leeward Community College is Honolulu Community College (8.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,510 students | 8.90 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211 8.903,510 - 2,520 students | 11.00 Mi45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400 11.002,520 - 6,488 students | 14.50 Mi4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000 14.506,488 - Kauai Community CollegePublic1,373 students | 98.80 Mi3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311 98.801,373 - 2,992 students | 103.10 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500 103.102,992
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