School Description

Provided by Windward Community College

Windward Community College is committed to excellence in the liberal arts and career development; we support and challenge individuals to develop skills, fulfill their potential, enrich their lives, and become contributing, culturally aware members of our community.

Windward Community College

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Windward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter college in Kāneohe, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system anchored by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in Honolulu and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Created in 1972, Windward Community College primarily serves the windward Oahu region, offering introductory courses, non-credit classes, and community activities including an annual Hoolaulea, typically held at the end of September.

WCC's strengths are in Hawaiian studies, fine arts, and vocational training. Key facilities include Pāliku Theatre, the Imaginarium, Gallery Iolani, and Kafe Koolau (the cafeteria).

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Quick Facts

Location:
Alaska & Hawaii
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
61%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,848
Students Receiving Aid:
48%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 61%
Part-Time 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Asian 69%
Caucasian 26%
Other 3%
Hispanic 2%
African-American 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Hawaii 90%
California 2%
Maryland 0%
Virginia 0%
Washington 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 1,216 $ 5,848  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,176 $ 5,808  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 40 $ 40  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,913 38%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 920 11%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,238 14%  
Any Aid:
  48%  

Degree Programs at Windward Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Windward Community College

Career Education Majors

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