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Information Summary
Ranks 889th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,197 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,709 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pearl City, HI
| Total Population | 37,879 (37,879 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,092 (3.17 people per house) |
| Families | 9,009 (3.48 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,335 |
| Pop. — Asian | 26,356 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6,960 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 629 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 11,435 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,494 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Leeward Community College?
Ranks 3350th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,344 | $1,344 | $5,976 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $56 | $56 | $249 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $2,197 | $2,197 | $6,829 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,851 | $11,851 | $16,483 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $3,620 | $3,620 | $8,252 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,153 |
$1,153 |
$5,833 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $796 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,474 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,409 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,234 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Leeward Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Leeward Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,895 | 171 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $588 | 4 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $793 | 81 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,423 | 23 | |
| Any financial aid type | 248 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Leeward Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 13 | 34 | 47 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 52 | 39 | 91 |
Hispanic | 53 | 75 | 128 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,788 | 2,614 | 4,402 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 16 | 13 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 263 | 539 | 802 |
Race Unknown | 90 | 120 | 210 |
| Total | 2,275 | 3,434 | 5,709 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Leeward Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 286 | 419 | |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | |
| 20 | N/A | 20 | |
| 3 | 14 | 17 | |
| 5 | 5 | 10 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,598 ($55,724 male / $53,472 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 140 (70 male / 70 female) |
| Total Benefits | $2,637,856 |
Leeward Community College Summary
Leeward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter community college in Pearl City, Hawaiʻi on the island of Oʻahu. Many students joke that “LCC” stands for “Last Chance College,” a backronym describing Leeward Community College’s open admissions policy: students who can’t meet the stricter admissions policies of other colleges often start their college education at Leeward Community College.
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