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.
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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 and Programs
Enrollment
- Undergraduate: 6,059
Student to Faculty Ratio*
- 20:1
* fall 2021
Age and Gender*
- Average age: 23.9 years old
- Men: 47.7%
- Women: 50.2%
* full-time students
Enrollment Status
- Full-time: 27.1%
- Part-time: 72.9%
Pell Grant Recipients*
- 43%
* of eligible, full-time students awarded 2022
Student Diversity (full-time students)
Residency
Figures from the Institutional Research, Analysis & Planning Office, Fall 2023.
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Contact Information and Location
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
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