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Leeward Community College is found in Pearl City, Hawaii. Pearl City is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Leeward Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Leeward Community College is known for its programs in media, liberal arts, and cooking and culinary arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Leeward 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.
Students numbered 5,709 in 2005 at Leeward Community College. The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782-3393
General Phone: (808) 455-0011
Admissions Phone: (808) 455-0645
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 455-0606
http://www.lcc.hawaii.edu
Leeward Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 391 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 23 | culinary arts |
| Business And Management | 20 | accounting, business management |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 14 | radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | opticianry |
Number of programs and degrees for Leeward Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 465 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 6 |
In 2005, Leeward Community College had a total enrollment of 5,709 students (3,495 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 77% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 91% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pearl City, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (808) 455-0645
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,201 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,833 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
Financial Aid:
Leeward Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 454900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 455-0606
Leeward 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 | 3 | $77,493 | 6 | $72,500 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $47,413 | 4 | $50,138 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $59,639 | 10 | $63,555 |
*: 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 | 16 | $67,847 | 22 | $63,894 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $55,348 | 10 | $54,595 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $49,878 | 13 | $46,552 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $46,552 | 15 | $42,182 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $54,778 | 60 | $53,159 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Leeward Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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