Windward Community College is a public community college located in Kaneohe, HI. It offers 7 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Windward Community College is $3,194 for Hawaii residents and $8,330 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Hawaii public community colleges' average ($8,356).

The school has 2,765 students, which is higher than Hawaii community collleges' average (2,053). In addition, 1,495 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Hawaii community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - WCC
Hawaii ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,194$8,330
Books & Supplies$1,360
Off-Campus Living Costs$28,964
Average Financial Aid$4,971
Cost of Attendance$33,518$38,654
After Financial Aid$28,547$33,683
WCC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Hawaii ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs34NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
American Indian/Native American StudiesNOT OFFERED 43 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 152 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural SciencesNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 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, 915 male students and 1,828 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,7435152,228
Male Students915188727
Female Students1,8283271,501

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,765 total students, 1,980 students enrolled through distance learning (1,495 students enrolled exclusively and 485 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,765
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,495
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses485
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses785

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Windward Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI
Phone808-235-7400
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$3,194
Out-of-State$8,330
Student Population »2,765 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,971
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)