Leeward Community College

www.leeward.hawaii.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

2021 Average Net Price

$8,046

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,413

28.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.2%

200 Graduates

About

Leeward Community College is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Leeward Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (686 degrees awarded), Teacher Assistant & Aides (76 degrees), and Natural Sciences (50 degrees).

In 2021, 1,293 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Leeward Community College. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (492 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (391 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Leeward Community College is $3,144, which is $−4,824 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Leeward Community College is $3,144, which is $−4,824 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,046.

In 2021, 38% of undergraduate students attending Leeward Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Leeward Community College was $3,144. The cost of tuition at Leeward Community College is $−4,824 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,046

2021 Value

0.449%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Leeward Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,046. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Leeward Community College grew by 0.449%.

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

$15,245

Room and Board

$1,340

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Leeward Community College was of $15,245 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.373% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,340. The cost of books and supplies increased by 26.7% 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

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Leeward Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.8% with respect to 2020, when 32% 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.

4.53%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Leeward Community College was 4.53%, which represents 12 out of the 265 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 6,413 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Leeward Community College is 1,833 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,580. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Leeward Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Leeward Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.1% Asian, 30.8% Two or More Races, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.86% White, 5.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.73% Black or African American, and 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Leeward Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (20.4%), followed by Asian Female (18.4%) and Asian Male (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Leeward Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,413 students. The full-time enrollment at Leeward Community College is 1,833 and the part-time enrollment is 4,580. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Leeward Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

68%

2021 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Asian
2,318 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,978 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,001 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Leeward Community College is 36.1% Asian, 30.8% Two or More Races, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.86% White, 5.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.73% Black or African American, and 0.156% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 72 students (1.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 247 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 (492 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (391 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Leeward Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (686 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Assistant & Aides (76 degrees) and Natural Sciences (50 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (686 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (142 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (496,404 people), Other managers (154,575 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (122,813 people), Computer occupations, all other (120,918 people), and Computer & information systems managers (113,181 people).

The most specialized majors at Leeward Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (686 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (142 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (50 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Leeward Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (686 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (142 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (50 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (562,093 people), Elementary & secondary schools (262,978 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,991 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (157,054 people), and Insurance carriers (92,251 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
686 degrees awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
76 degrees awarded
Natural Sciences
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Leeward Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 686 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

523

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

770

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 523 degrees were awarded to men at Leeward Community College, which is 0.679 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (770).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Leeward Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.514 times less than the 453 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 453 degrees were awarded to men at Leeward Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.94 times more than the 233 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Leeward Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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 (36%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Leeward Community College is Female and Asian (36% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.5% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
492 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
391 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
198 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Leeward Community College is asian (492 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (391 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
268 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
248 degrees awarded
Asian Male
224 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Leeward Community College is asian female (268 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races female (248 degrees).

Operations

Leeward Community College employs 40 Professors, 38 Assistant professors and 28 Instructors. Most academics at Leeward Community College are Male Professor (23), Female Assistant professor (22), and Female Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Leeward Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 44 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$31.4M

2021 Salaries

1.29%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Leeward Community College paid a median of $31.4M in salaries, a 1.29% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.7M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2021, Leeward Community College paid a total of $10.7M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Leeward Community College were Professor with 40 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Instructor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Leeward Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Leeward Community College was Male Professor with 23 employees, Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Female Professor with 17 employees.

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