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Honolulu Community College, also known as HCC, was established in 1920 as the Territorial Trade School in Palama. It was renamed the Honolulu Technical School in 1955, and after being granted college status, it was christened the Honolulu Community College in 1966. This public, co-educational, commuter college is located on the outskirts of downtown Honolulu, near the Honolulu Harbor.
Honolulu Community College is a branch of the University of Hawaii system and offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Technical Studies degrees, as well as certificate courses in various fields of study. Among its well known programs are the automotive and aircraft maintenance programs.
The main campus of HCC sits on 20 acres in the Kalihi-Palama area. Classes for the Aeronautics Maintenance and Commercial Aviation programs are offered near the Honolulu International Airport. Additional sites are located in Kokea Street, and at the Marine Education and Training Center at Sand Island.
Honolulu Community College is located in Honolulu, HI (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Honolulu Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Honolulu Community College is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Honolulu 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.
Honolulu Community College had 4,027 enrolled students in 2007-2008. The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817-4598
General Phone: (808) 845-9129
http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 203 | industrial production tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech, aerospace engineering tech, occupational safety tech |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 71 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, marine mechanic, diesel mechanics |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 39 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 34 | welding, sheet metal tech |
| Construction Trades | 28 | apparel and textile manufacture, carpentry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 25 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | early childhood education, industrial arts teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | human services |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Honolulu Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 458 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Honolulu Community College had a total enrollment of 4,027 students (2,258 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 80% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Honolulu, 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 | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,366 |
| Books and supplies | $ 862 |
Financial Aid:
Honolulu Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161200)
Honolulu Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 18 | $64,049 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $66,669 | 6 | $76,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $83,878 | 17 | $80,217 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $71,383 | 6 | $70,896 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $71,944 | 6 | $61,029 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $54,908 | 10 | $54,559 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $74,097 | 39 | $69,252 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Honolulu Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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