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Leeward Community College

Pearl City, HI·Public·3,382 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,382 students.

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3,382
Students
$7,636
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,500
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Leeward Community College is a public institution located in Pearl City, Hawaii with approximately 3,382 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,636 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Leeward Community College is a public community college in Pearl City, Hawaiʻi. It is one of 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi system, and it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start — at just $7,636/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, graduates tend to earn around $37,500 a decade after enrolling, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone toward a four-year degree rather than a terminal credential.

Founded
1968
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Computer Science12%
Business & Marketing8%
Education7%
Health Professions3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tulsi Gabbard

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,214
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,350
Avg Net Price
$7,636
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White7%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian35%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,382 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Leeward Community College

96-045 Ala Ike

Pearl City, HI 96782-3366

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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