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Leeward Community College

Leeward Community College

Leeward Community College

96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-3366

Facts

  • College Type: 2-year, Public
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Total Student Population: 6,413
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
  • Graduation Rate: 27%
  • Website: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/

Leeward Community College is a public community college located in Pearl City, Hawaii. Founded in 1968, it is part of the University of Hawaii system.

The college offers a variety of academic programs, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs. Some of the school’s study programs include business, education, liberal arts, health sciences, and technology.

The mission of Leeward Community College is to “engage, empower, and enrich” the communities it serves through high-quality educational programs and services that promote lifelong learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility. The college is committed to student success and is focused on empowering its students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Leeward Community College aims to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. The college also seeks to serve the community by providing workforce development, cultural enrichment, and other services that meet the needs of the region.

LCC also provides several student support services, including counseling, tutoring, career services, and financial aid.

The college’s campus is located on 50 acres of land and offers a beautiful and tranquil environment that is conducive to learning.

The campus is surrounded by lush greenery, and many of the buildings are designed to blend in with the natural landscape.

The college has several courtyards and outdoor spaces where students can relax and study with access to various outdoor recreational activities and areas in the surrounding environment.

The college is widely known for its commitment to sustainability and has received several awards for its environmental initiatives.

Leeward Community College is a great place of study for students looking for a school committed to quality education.

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment:6,413
Undergraduate enrollment:6,413
Percent of Undergraduate enrollment
   by gender
      Men:35.5%
      Women:64.5%
   by race/ethnicity
      American Indian or Alaskan Native:0.2%
      Asian:36.2%
      Black or African American:1.7%
      Hispanic/Latino:15.6%
      Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander:5.0%
      White:7.9%
      Two or more races:30.8%
      Race/ethnicity unknown:1.1%
      Non-resident alien:1.5%
(Enrollment data Fall 2021)

Degrees Offered

  • Less than one year certificate
  • One but less than two years certificate
  • Associate’s degree

Majors Offered

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Filipino
  • Hawaiian Studies
  • History
  • Music (MUS)
  • Pacific Islands Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Religion
  • Theatre
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Business Law
  • Business Technology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health Information Technology
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Agriculture
  • Astronomy – Liberal Arts, Natural Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Botany – Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Science
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering – Integrated Industrial Technology, Natural Science
  • Earth Sciences (ERTH formerly GG Geology & Geophysics)
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Health
  • Information & Computer Science
  • Integrated Industrial Tech
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering – Integrated Industrial Technology, Natural Science
  • Microbiology
  • Ocean & Earth Science & Tech
  • Oceanography
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Zoology
  • Automotive Mechanics Tech
  • Culinary Arts
  • Digital Media
  • Food Science & Human Nutrition
  • Television Production
  • Anthropology
  • Economics – Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Geography & Environment
  • Human Dev & Family Studies (HDFS formerly FAMR Family Resources) – Liberal Arts
  • Human Services – Liberal Arts
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Women’s Studies
  • Communication
  • English
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)

Financial

 Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students2021-222020-212019-20
    Tuition & fees
      In-state$3,209 $3,209 $3,209 
      Out-of-state$8,345 $8,345 $8,345 
    Books and supplies$1,350 $1,340 $1,058 
    Off-campus
      Room and board$16,103 $15,245 $15,302 
      Other expenses$3,192 $3,144 $3,752 
    Off-campus with family
      Other expenses$3,192 $3,144 $3,30

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