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Windward Community College is a public, co-educational community college located in Kneohe, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. WCC is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system. It was established in 1972. The college offers introductory courses and non-credit classes to its students. It also offers continuing education programs.
Students at Windward Community College can participate in the various student clubs and organizations offered by the school, including the Botany Club, Chess Club, KuPono, Music Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Safe Spaces. WCC publishes a student-run newspaper known as the ‘Ka ‘Ohana.’
The campus of Windward Community College is in Kaneohe, HI, 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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Windward 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.
In 2007, Windward Community College had 1,824 students enrolled (1,096 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
http://www.wcc.hawaii.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 123 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Windward Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 123 | 1 |
In 2007, Windward Community College had a total enrollment of 1,824 students (1,096 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 68% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,552 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,184 |
| Books and supplies | $ 845 |
Financial Aid:
Windward Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1122000)
Windward Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
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 | 1 | * | 5 | $82,025 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $69,014 | 4 | $70,139 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $59,045 | 5 | $55,237 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $66,662 | 15 | $68,897 |
*: 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 | 15 | $73,520 | 8 | $75,232 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,264 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $47,353 | 3 | $45,895 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $66,362 | 15 | $66,368 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Windward Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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