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Students attend Hawaii Community College in Hilo, Hawaii, 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 2,377 students at Hawaii Community College (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Hawaii Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Hawaii Community College
200 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
General Phone: (808) 974-7611
Admissions Phone: (808) 974-7661
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 974-7663
http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu
Hawaii Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting, marketing |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 14 | culinary arts |
| Construction Trades | 14 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | forestry courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | information technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural production |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Hawaii Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 255 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 14 |
In 2005, Hawaii Community College had a total enrollment of 2,377 students (1,519 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 65% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 80% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| California | 4% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hilo, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (808) 974-7661
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,932 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
Financial Aid:
Hawaii Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 974-7663
Hawaii Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $61,771 | 7 | $60,356 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $64,717 | 10 | $62,492 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $57,319 | 10 | $56,713 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $47,567 | 7 | $51,448 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $43,762 | 3 | $42,440 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $55,078 | 30 | $55,984 |
*: 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
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | 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 placement 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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