Windward Community College

45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
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Tel: (808) 235-7400
windward.hawaii.edu
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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 Highlights

Windward Community College serves 2,460 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 91%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Windward Community College(HI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty65 staff141 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Windward Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.
The Windward Community College diversity score of 0.78 is less than the state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,460 students3,137 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio38:126:1
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# Full-Time Students677 students1,044 students
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# Part-Time Students1,783 students2,093 students
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% Asian
16%
26%
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% Hispanic
11%
10%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
10%
9%
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% Hawaiian
4%
4%
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% Two or more races
29%
24%
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% Non Resident races
29%
24%
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Diversity Score0.780.80
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College Completion Rate
14%
17%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,900$33,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,776 is less than the state average of $2,815. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,624 is less than the state average of $7,663. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,776$2,815
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,624$7,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid70%65%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$4,977
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Windward Community College is Honolulu Community College (7.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Honolulu Community College
    Public
    3,541 students | 7.10 Mi874 Dillingham Blvd
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    (808) 845-9211     7.103,541
  • Kapiolani Community College
    Public
    6,899 students | 9.60 Mi4303 Diamond Head Road
    Honolulu, HI 96816
    (808) 734-9000     9.606,899
  • Leeward Community College
    Public
    6,709 students | 11.00 Mi96-045 Ala Ike
    Pearl City, HI 96782
    (808) 455-0011     11.006,709
  • University of Hawaii Maui College
    Public
    3,092 students | 93.30 Mi310 W Kaahumanu Ave
    Kahului, HI 96732
    (808) 984-3500     93.303,092
  • Kauai Community College
    Public
    1,486 students | 108.50 Mi3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
    Lihue, HI 96766
    (808) 245-8311     108.501,486
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 2,460 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,776
  • Out-state tuition: $7,624
  • Student:teacher ratio: 38:1
  • 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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Hawaii community colleges have a diversity score of 0.80, which is higher than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Hawaii is University of Hawaii Maui College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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