Leeward Community College: Programs, Student Life, and Opportunities

Leeward Community College provides a supportive environment and quality education for students seeking to start their four-year degree, train for a new job, or change careers. The college strives to foster a community of diversity and respect, with a special commitment to Native Hawaiians. Leeward Community College offers 79 associate degrees and certificates and is classified as an Associate’s/Public 2-year college.

General Information

Located in a suburban setting, Leeward Community College has a total enrollment of 6,363 students. The academic year is semester-based. The student-faculty ratio is 20-to-1, ensuring student success with an average class size of 21 students. The highest degree offered is an associate degree. The school has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences.

Academic Programs

Students can earn degrees and certificates in 18 different fields. Popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Teacher Assistant/Aide, and Natural Sciences. Leeward CC ensures student success with an average class size of 21 students and an instructor to student ratio of 20:1. Within our areas of study you will find several disciplines that might appeal to you.

Online Programs

Leeward Community College offers flexible online learning options. For those taking online classes for the first time, the college provides a readiness activity and orientation. Tech resources and personalized assistance are available.

Liberal Arts (Online) Associate in Arts Degree

Leeward’s Liberal Arts (Online) Associate in Arts degree consists of sixty (60) credits, and approximately twenty (20) courses, at the 100-200 levels. There are two fully online AA degree tracks at Leeward: Cohort: Year-Round and Flex Track. Students may pursue either track based on their eligibility and preferences.

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Year-Round Cohort Track (LBRO): Students who have earned 0-30 college-level credits and have college-level test/placement scores may opt to join the Year-Round cohort track (LBRO). Year-Round cohort students take three 5-week courses in the Fall, three 5-week courses in the Spring, and two 5-week courses in the Summer. After approximately 2.5 years, Year-Round cohort students earn their AA degree! Students enrolled in the LBRO Cohort program may apply for a full-tuition scholarship through the Alaka‘ina Foundation. A link to apply for Summer 2023 will be sent to all LBRO students on March 31.
Flex Track (LBRD): Students who have earned 30+ college-level credits, or do not have college-level test/placement scores, or need certain online courses that are not offered in the 5-week format may pursue their AA degree fully online through the Flex track (LBRD). Flex track students have flexibility to take online courses in a more flexible way; students may choose to take 16-week online courses, 5-week online courses, or a combination of both.

Applying to Leeward Community College

The application fee is $25. The school has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences. Applying (Fall 2023) Total Entering Students 2,283.

Student Life

Leeward Community College strives to provide a community of diversity and respect. At Leeward Community College, we mālama all students and affirm our special commitment to Native Hawaiians.

Campus Information

Leeward Community College provides several campus services to support students.

Employment services for students
Credit for life experiences
Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children

Student Demographics

Full-time enrollment: 2,240
Part-time enrollment: 4,123
Age Distribution:
- Under 18: 10%
- 18-24: 54%
- 25-64: 35%
- Over 65: 0%

Cost and Financial Aid

For the academic year 2020-2021, the in-state tuition and fees were $3,209, and out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,345. Books and supplies are estimated to cost $1,350.

Financial Aid

At Leeward Community College, 32 percent of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, and the average scholarship or grant award is $4,106.

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