Windward Community College

Windward Community College is a public community college located in Kaneohe, HI. It offers 6 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,194 for Hawaii residents and $8,330 for out-of-state students at Windward Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,356) of public community colleges in Hawaii.

It has 2,765 students that are higher than the average population (2,053 students) of community colleges in Hawaii. In addition, 1,495 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Hawaii community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,400.

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Academic Overview

Windward Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,194 for Hawaii residents and $8,330 for other students on average. It offers 6 degree programs through 2 Certificate, 4 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI
Phone	808-235-7400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,194 Out-of-State$8,330
Student Population »	2,765 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	31%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	63% (Full-time) 38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,971
Students to Faculty	19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,194 for Hawaii residents and $8,330 for out-of-state students at Windward Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,356) over public community colleges in Hawaii.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Windward Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Hawaii community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,194	$8,330
Books & Supplies	$1,350
Off-Campus Living Costs	$20,549
Average Financial Aid	$4,971
Cost of Attendance	$25,093	$30,229
After Financial Aid	$20,122	$25,258
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Hawaii Residents	Out-of-State Students
Windward Community College	$3,194	$8,330
Public Community Colleges in Hawaii	$3,220	$8,356
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Windward Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	2	4	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
American Indian/Native American Studies	NOT OFFERED	59 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	202 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,765 students at Windward Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 779 male students and 1,607 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,386	459	1,927
Male Students	779	112	667
Female Students	1,607	347	1,260

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Windward Community College, there are 2,384 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,744 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,338 students are enrolled exclusively and 406 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,384
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,338
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	406
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	640

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