Windward Community College

https://www.windward.hawaii.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

2023 Average Net Price

$8,601

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,743

18.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.4%

58 Graduates

About

Windward Community College is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Windward Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 degrees awarded), Native American Studies (59 degrees), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (28 degrees).

In 2023, 338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Windward Community College. 80.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (144 degrees), 2.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Windward 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 Windward Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 179 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Windward 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 $8,601.

In 2023, 18% of undergraduate students attending Windward Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Windward Community College was $3,144. The cost of tuition at Windward 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 Windward Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,601

2023 Value

5.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Windward Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,601. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Windward Community College grew by 5.08%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

18% of undergraduate students at Windward Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 51.4% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Windward 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 Windward Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 179 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

Windward Community College had a total enrollment of 2,743 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Windward Community College is 515 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,228. This means that 18.8% of students enrolled at Windward Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Windward Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.8% Two or More Races, 19.2% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% White, 7.95% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.802% Black or African American, and 0.0729% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Windward Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (31.5%), followed by Two or More Races Male (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Windward Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,743 students. The full-time enrollment at Windward Community College is 515 and the part-time enrollment is 2,228. This means that 18.8% of students enrolled at Windward 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 Windward Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 Windward Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Windward Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
1,063 enrolled students
Asian
527 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
447 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Windward Community College is 38.8% Two or More Races, 19.2% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% White, 7.95% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.802% Black or African American, and 0.0729% 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, 92 students (3.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 208 more women than men received degrees from Windward Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Windward Community College is two or more races (144 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Windward Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 degrees awarded), followed by Native American Studies (59 degrees) and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Windward Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (59 degrees awarded), Agriculture (60 degrees), and Science Technologies (5 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 Windward Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (114,839 people), Other managers (97,756 people), Secondary school teachers (45,964 people), Physicians (43,572 people), and Registered nurses (43,332 people).

The most specialized majors at Windward Community College in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (59 degrees awarded), Agriculture (60 degrees), Science Technologies (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (12 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 Windward Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Windward Community College are Cultural & Gender Studies (59 degrees awarded), Agriculture (60 degrees), Science Technologies (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Windward Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (197,767 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (110,483 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,277 people), Computer Systems Design (49,986 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (33,599 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
202 degrees awarded
Native American Studies
59 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Windward Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 202 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

273

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Windward Community College, which is 0.238 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (273).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Windward Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.338 times less than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Windward Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.96 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Windward Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Windward Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% 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)

Two or More Races
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
68 degrees awarded
Asian
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Windward Community College is two or more races (144 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

1.18% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Two or More Races Female
125 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded
Asian Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Windward Community College is two or more races female (125 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more two or more races female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (53 degrees).

Operations

Windward Community College employs 14 Professors, 11 Assistant professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at Windward Community College are Male Professor (9), Male Assistant professor (7), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Windward Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Service, with 20 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M

2023 Salaries

3.51%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Windward Community College paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, a 3.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.953% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.8M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Windward Community College paid a total of $3.8M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Windward Community College were Professor with 14 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Windward Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Service with 20 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Windward Community College was Male Professor with 9 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Female Instructor with 5 employees.

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

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