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Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College, also known as HawCC, is a public, coeducational college located on the Big Island of Hawai’i. It was established in the year 1941. HawCC is one of ten branches under the University of Hawai’i system. Hawaii Community College offers more than 30 degree, certificate, and non-credit programs in various fields of study including liberal arts, nursing, hospitality, and business. More than 15 career and technical programs are also offered. Several courses are also available through online services. The institution's enrollment consists of a substantial number of international students.

Hawaii Community College has an active student life. The campus is home to several student associations including the Association for Student Activities of Hawai‘i Community College (AFSA-HawCC). The college also competes in a number of sports, and their official mascot is the Dolphin.

Overview of Hawaii Community College

Students attend Hawaii Community College in Hilo, HI, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Hawaii Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in conservation and resource management, cooking and culinary arts, and mechanics and repair.

Hawaii Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Hawaii Community College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Hawaii Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

There are 2,603 students at Hawaii Community College (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College
200 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
General Phone: (808) 974-7611
http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu

Hawaii Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts88liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies
Mechanics And Repair59automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, diesel mechanics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine33registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Cooking And Culinary Arts26culinary arts
Construction Trades17carpentry
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and police
Education And Teaching15early childhood education
Conservation And Resource Management14forestry courses
Engineering Technician14architectural drafting, electronics tech
Office And Administration9administrative assistant
Business And Management7marketing, accounting
Computer Science And Engineering6information technology
Production Trades5welding
Agricultural Science And Management2agricultural production
Hospitality1hotel management

Number of programs and degrees for Hawaii Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree24621
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6515

Student Body

In 2007, Hawaii Community College had a total enrollment of 2,603 students (1,657 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White26%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian65%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1928%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-394%
40-497%
50-645%
65+0%

Hawaii Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time38 %

Hawaii Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Hilo, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hawaii Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,646
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,278
Books and supplies$ 845

Financial Aid:
Hawaii Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525800)

Hawaii Community College Faculty

Hawaii Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2925
Non-tenured, but on tenure track514
Non-tenured and not on tenure track52

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*2*
Associate professorcalendar year1*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*0*
Instructorcalendar year4$55,1752*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$63,2476$82,271

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$74,22312$72,319
Associate professoracademic year8$64,8326$65,335
Assistant professoracademic year7$55,9644$68,719
Instructoracademic year6$51,41713$51,124
All faculty totalacademic year32$63,60535$62,838

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hawaii Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Hawaii Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hawaii Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Hawaii Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hawaii Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Hawaii Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Hawaii Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Hawaii Community College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Hawaii Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Hawaii Community College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching

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