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The campus of Windward Community College is in Kaneohe, Hawaii, which is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Windward Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Windward Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Windward Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Windward Community College had 1,713 students enrolled (1,059 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Windward Community College
45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744-3598
General Phone: (808) 235-7400
Admissions Phone: (808) 235-7432
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 235-7449
http://www.windward.hawaii.edu
Windward Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 109 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Windward Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 110 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Windward Community College had a total enrollment of 1,713 students (1,059 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 67% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 91% |
| California | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kaneohe, 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) 235-7432
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,216 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,848 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
Financial Aid:
Windward Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1122000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 235-7449
Windward 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 | * | 3 | $72,143 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $59,112 | 4 | $52,883 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $50,396 | 6 | $51,226 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,376 | 15 | $57,348 |
*: 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 | 9 | $64,251 | 6 | $65,434 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,321 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $50,790 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $41,475 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $55,699 | 13 | $57,935 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Windward Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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