Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782
School Description
Provided by Leeward Community CollegeLeeward Community College opened its doors in the fall of 1968 as the first college in the University of Hawaii system to be developed without a connection to a pre-existing technical school. The college's guiding principle was "innovation" -- a readiness to depart from tradition in order to bring the best of current educational practices to our students.
Featuring a diverse student population and experienced and caring faculty, Leeward Community College has provided access, affordability, and a high quality education to the people of Hawaii since 1968.
Solid academic transfer courses, cutting-edge media programs, and in-demand career and technical education are just a few of the reasons why so many students have chosen Leeward Community College.
As one of the seven community colleges in Hawai’i, administered as part of the University of
Hawai’i, the overall mission of Leeward Community College is:
• To broaden access to post-secondary colleges in the State of Hawai‘i by providing open-
door opportunities for students to enter quality educational programs within their
community.
• To provide vocational and technical programs, which both prepare students for
immediate employment and provide the paraprofessional and trained workforce needed
by the State.
• To specialize in the effective teaching of general education and other introductory liberal
arts and pre-professional courses.
• To provide opportunities for personal enrichment, occupational upgrading, and career
mobility through credit and non-credit courses and activities.
• To contribute to (and stimulate) the cultural and intellectual life of the community, by
providing a forum for the discussion of ideas; by providing leadership, knowledge,
problem-solving skills, and general informational services in which the College has a
special competence; and by providing opportunities for community members to develop
their creativity and appreciate the creative endeavors of the others.
Within this context, the special mission of Leeward is to serve the residents of the communities
of Leeward and Central O‘ahu in particular, and the State in general, by providing a balanced
and comprehensive offering of programs, services and educational opportunities at locations
both on and off campus.
The faculty and staff at LCC are continuously striving to make your educational experience a useful and rewarding one.
Leeward Community College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLeeward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter community college in Pearl City, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. The forty-nine acre main campus also houses the temporary campus of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system anchored by the University of Hawaii at M?noa in Honolulu and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As a community college, Leeward's open admissions policy only requires that a student be 18 years or older or earned a U. S. high school diploma or a GED, General Education Development, certificate.
The campus boasts the sculptures Among the Ruins by Satoru Abe (born 1926) and The Cat by Eli Marozzi (1913-1999). In addition to its main campus in Pearl City, Leeward Community College also runs the Waianae Education Center in Waianae.
Academics
Leeward Community College offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs ranging from career training to liberal arts. Free tutoring, at Leeward CC's Learning Resource Center, and job placement assistance are focused on helping students reach their educational goals. The student faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Of Leeward students, 64% are majoring in Liberal Arts, pursuing a two-year Associate Degree or preparing to transfer to a four year institution. 29% are Career and Technical Education students, pursuing degrees or certificates in preparation for immediate employment. In addition to a comprehensive liberal arts offering, Leeward offers programs in accounting, business, automotive technology, e-commerce, education, management, culinary arts, digital media, human services, information and computer science and television production.
Recent developments
In December 2007, Governor Linda Lingle released to Leeward Community College $144,000 for the design and $1,335,000 for the construction of temporary facilities for a nursing program. Construction is scheduled to be completed in September 2008.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Alaska & Hawaii
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 61%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 5,833
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 22%
Degree Programs at Leeward Community College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Publishing & Digital Imaging
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction in printing and lithographic equipment and operations; computer hardware and software; digital imaging; print preparation; page layout and design; desktop publishing; and applicable principles of graphic design and web page design.See more schools with programs in Publishing & Digital Imaging
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Radio & Television Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.See more schools with programs in Radio & Television Technician
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Publishing & Digital Imaging
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Culinary Arts & Food Service
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Culinary Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management.See more schools with programs in Culinary Arts
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Culinary Arts
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Health & Medical Services
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Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services
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Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services
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Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics; ophthalmic optics; anatomy of the eye; optical instrumentation; use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools; prescription interpretation; contact lens adaptation and fitting; prosthesis fitting; facial and eye measuring; pathology identification; record-keeping; and patient and business administrative tasks.See more schools with programs in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
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Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Certificate Programs at Leeward Community College
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Radio & Television Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.See more schools with programs in Radio & Television Technician
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Radio & Television Technician
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Culinary Arts & Food Service
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Culinary Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management.See more schools with programs in Culinary Arts
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Culinary Arts
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.See more schools with programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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Geography
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,201 | $ 5,833 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,176 | $ 5,808 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 25 | $ 25 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,036 | 14% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 788 | 1% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 845 | 7% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,165 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
22% |
