Windward Community College

Public two-year college in Kaneohe, HI that costs an average of $6,802 a year after financial aid and graduates 29% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,802
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,976

PublicMidsize suburb1,159 undergraduates

Cost of Windward Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,419
Tuition and fees, in-state$3,194
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$8,330
Books and supplies$1,406
Average net price after aid$6,802

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,832
$30,001–48,000$5,426
$48,001–75,000$7,409
$75,001–110,000$9,424
$110,001+$9,718

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate29%
First-year retention63%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,941
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,976
Rank in Hawaii (earnings)5th of 6 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$5,375
Typical monthly loan payment$61 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants16%
Students with federal loans1.7%

Majors and programs at Windward Community College

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

Certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians7——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Music———
Psychology———
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians62——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians63$47,465—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities352$29,949—
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies97——
Natural Sciences31——

Similar colleges in Hawaii

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Hawaii Community CollegeHilo$8,514—$40,335
University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului$5,859—$43,340
Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu$8,377—$50,539
Leeward Community CollegePearl City$7,157—$45,309
Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu$8,406—$51,907
Hawaii Tokai International CollegeKapolei—78%—

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About Windward Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationKaneohe, HI
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,159
Student-to-faculty ratio19 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Websitewindward.hawaii.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Windward Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,419 a year (tuition and fees: $3,194 in-state, $8,330 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,802 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,832.

How much do Windward Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,976 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 6 similar colleges in Hawaii.

What is Windward Community College's graduation rate?

29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.