Leeward Community College

www.leeward.hawaii.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

2023 Average Net Price

$8,015

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,059

27.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.6%

186 Graduates

About

Leeward Community College is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Leeward Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (574 degrees awarded), Teacher Assistant & Aides (48 degrees), and Natural Sciences (47 degrees).

In 2023, 1,056 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Leeward Community College. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (403 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (347 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Leeward Community College is $3,144, which is $−5,109 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Leeward Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Leeward Community College is $3,144, which is $5,109 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,015.

In 2023, 29% of undergraduate students attending Leeward Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Leeward Community College was $3,144. The cost of tuition at Leeward Community College is $−5,109 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Leeward Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,015

2023 Value

4.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Leeward Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,015. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Leeward Community College grew by 4.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of Leeward Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,046

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Leeward Community College was of $16,046 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.354% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Leeward Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Leeward Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.6% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Leeward Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Leeward Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Leeward Community College had a total enrollment of 6,059 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Leeward Community College is 1,641 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,418. This means that 27.1% of students enrolled at Leeward Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Leeward Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% Asian, 30.2% Two or More Races, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.59% White, 4.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.82% Black or African American, and 0.066% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Leeward Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (18%), followed by Two or More Races Female (17.6%) and Asian Male (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Leeward Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,059 students. The full-time enrollment at Leeward Community College is 1,641 and the part-time enrollment is 4,418. This means that 27.1% of students enrolled at Leeward Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Leeward Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Leeward Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Leeward Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Leeward Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
2,346 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,828 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
912 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Leeward Community College is 38.7% Asian, 30.2% Two or More Races, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.59% White, 4.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.82% Black or African American, and 0.066% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (0.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 280 more women than men received degrees from Leeward Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Leeward Community College is asian (403 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (347 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Leeward Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (574 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Assistant & Aides (48 degrees) and Natural Sciences (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Leeward Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (574 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (131 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Leeward Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,545,612 people), Software developers (613,741 people), Secondary school teachers (496,330 people), Education administrators (266,728 people), and Other managers (232,182 people).

The most specialized majors at Leeward Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (574 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (131 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (47 degrees), and Education (72 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Leeward Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Leeward Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (574 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (131 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (47 degrees), and Education (72 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Leeward Community College are Computer Systems Design (594,941 people), Elementary & secondary schools (259,344 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (160,431 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (149,965 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (95,159 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Leeward Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
574 degrees awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
48 degrees awarded
Natural Sciences
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Leeward Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 574 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Leeward Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

388

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

668

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 388 degrees were awarded to men at Leeward Community College, which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (668).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Leeward Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Leeward Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.376 times less than the 417 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 417 degrees were awarded to men at Leeward Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.66 times more than the 157 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Leeward Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (48.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Leeward Community College is Female and Asian (48.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
403 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
347 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
162 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Leeward Community College is asian (403 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (347 degrees).

0.379% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Two or More Races Female
246 degrees awarded
Asian Female
233 degrees awarded
Asian Male
170 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Leeward Community College is two or more races female (246 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more two or more races female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (233 degrees).

Operations

Leeward Community College employs 39 Assistant professors, 36 Professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Leeward Community College are Male Assistant professor (22), Male Professor (20), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Leeward Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$31.7M

2023 Salaries

1.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Leeward Community College paid a median of $31.7M in salaries, a 1.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0179% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.6M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2023, Leeward Community College paid a total of $10.6M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Leeward Community College were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Professor with 36 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Leeward Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Leeward Community College was Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Leeward Community College.

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