Leeward Community College

Public two-year college in Pearl City, HI that costs an average of $7,157 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$7,157
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,309

PublicLarge suburb3,438 undergraduates

Cost of Leeward Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,085
Tuition and fees, in-state$3,214
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$8,350
Books and supplies$1,406
Average net price after aid$7,157

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,863
$30,001–48,000$5,929
$48,001–75,000$7,081
$75,001–110,000$8,930
$110,001+$13,172

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Leeward Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,332
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,309
Rank in Hawaii (earnings)3rd of 6 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants21%
Students with federal loans3.6%

Majors and programs at Leeward Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teaching Assistants/Aides—$72,275—
Special Education and Teaching44$67,046—
Accounting and Related Services39——
Agricultural Production Operations14——
Business Administration, Management and Operations42——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services15——
Computer and Information Sciences115——
Computer Software and Media Applications45——
Culinary Arts and Related Services34——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians8——
Health and Medical Administrative Services33——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Natural Sciences———
Plant Sciences1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians51——

Associate's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services26$51,380—
Business Administration, Management and Operations26$42,731—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,086$31,214$8,000
Teaching Assistants/Aides89$28,107—
Computer and Information Sciences96$23,524—
Accounting and Related Services40——
Agricultural Production Operations12——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians3——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services10——
Computer Software and Media Applications48——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians13——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies4——
Health and Medical Administrative Services39——
Natural Sciences96——
Plant Sciences2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians47——

Similar colleges in Hawaii

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu$8,406—$51,907
Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu$8,377—$50,539
University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului$5,859—$43,340
Hawaii Community CollegeHilo$8,514—$40,335
Windward Community CollegeKaneohe$6,802—$42,976
Hawaii Tokai International CollegeKapolei—78%—

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About Leeward Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationPearl City, HI
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates3,438
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Websiteleeward.hawaii.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Leeward Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,085 a year (tuition and fees: $3,214 in-state, $8,350 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,157 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,863.

How much do Leeward Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,309 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 6 similar colleges in Hawaii.

What is Leeward Community College's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.