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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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in conservation and resource management, cooking and culinary arts, and mechanics and repair.
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.
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.
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.
Hawaii Community College
200 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
General Phone: (808) 974-7611
http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 88 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 59 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 26 | culinary arts |
| Construction Trades | 17 | carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and police |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | early childhood education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | forestry courses |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 7 | marketing, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | information technology |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural production |
| Hospitality | 1 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Hawaii Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 246 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 65 | 15 |
In 2007, Hawaii Community College had a total enrollment of 2,603 students (1,657 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 65% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $55,175 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $63,247 | 6 | $82,271 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $74,223 | 12 | $72,319 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $64,832 | 6 | $65,335 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $55,964 | 4 | $68,719 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $51,417 | 13 | $51,124 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $63,605 | 35 | $62,838 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hawaii Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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