Leeward Community College: At a Glance
Overlooking historic Pearl Harbor, Leeward Community College offers comprehensive opportunities from career training to four-year transfer pathways. Outstanding programs include Hawaiian studies, teacher education, IT security, culinary arts, engineering and the sciences. Free tutoring and job placement assistance are focused on helping students reach their educational goals.
Areas of Excellence
Education
Leeward Community College specializes in liberal arts education, with strong career and technical programs that provide opportunities for employment or transfer.
Location
Leeward Community College is located on the Pearl City peninsula between the Pearl City and Waipahu communities. The upper campus provides a magnificent view of Pearl Harbor.
Programs
STEM and Hawaiian studies programs emphasize hands-on experience and are considered among the best in the state.
Creative Culture
Leeward’s fine and performing arts serve as a catalyst for community involvement and a showcase for outstanding talents.
Fast Facts about Leeward Community College
Degrees & Certificates Offered
Undergraduate Students
Full-time Students
Part-time Students
Pell Grant Recipients*
Leeward Community College News
- UH Community Colleges Rank No. 11 nationally, you still have time to apply!
- AI Institute Day helps shape future of tech, workforce development
- UH extends fall application deadline to Aug. 14
- Image of the Week: Winning experience
- UH selects official online exam proctoring tool
- August 2026 anniversaries
- Image of the Week: Hammerhead sharks
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: Inoa
- Image of the Week: Lei making
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoe
- UH President Hensel presents holistic AI strategy to Board of Regents
- July President’s report: Leadership changes, lab school update, employee honors
- Image of the Week: 35mm photoshoot
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻAwapuhi
- Investing in student success: New law strengthens Hawaiʻi Promise Program
- Image of the Week: Noni lab
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nalo
- UH supports Hawaiʻi Foodbank topping 120K meals
- UH Board of Regents elects new leadership, welcomes 5 new regents
- July 2026 anniversaries
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96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
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