Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

28/100 · earnings-weighted

Leeward Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Pearl City, Hawaii 96782

🌐 www.leeward.hawaii.edu/

Leeward Community College — tuition $3,144 in-state, $8,280 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%

Outcomes

49/100

Affordability

B+

76/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

32/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,059

Total Enrollment

32%

Graduation Rate

69%

Retention Rate

21.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,015

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Leeward Community College ▼

28% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$940,406

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,591

1-Year Change

+3.1%

See full rental market data for 96782 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Leeward Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,899

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,997

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,970

Median debt at graduation

35.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

18.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 16th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (HI wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Leeward Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Natural Sciences	—	$64,936	+34%	#1 of 5	#1	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	$48,181	+28%	#23 of 160	#34	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$21,784	$42,977	-3%	#473 of 947	#764	$9,270
Health and Medical Administrative Services	—	$37,986	+2%	#179 of 286	#235	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Leeward Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $940,406
Avg rent near campus: $2,591/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 96818 (3.7% cap, Honolulu)

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🏆 Where Leeward Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic

of 5 schools

#17

Teacher Assistant/Aide

of 26 schools

#18

Natural Sciences

of 21 schools

#24

Office Management and Supervision

of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,144	$8,280

Financial Aid

74%

Receive Any Aid

40%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$8,015

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,457
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,508
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,703
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,457
$110,001+	$12,110

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 512 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 120 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 53 grads/yr Natural Sciences 49 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 41 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 39 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 38 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 38 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 32 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 21 grads/yr Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 19 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 9 grads/yr Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Studies 3 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Leeward Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Student Demographics

6,059

Total Students

61%

Women

54%

Traditional Age (18-24)

28%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 8%

Hispanic 15%

Black 2%

Asian 43%

Two or More 30%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 28%

With Family 72%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,715 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 16%

Hybrid (Some Online) 24%

Fully Online 59%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%

25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Leeward Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Leeward Community College?

Tuition at Leeward Community College is $3,144 for in-state students and $8,280 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,015.

What is the graduation rate at Leeward Community College?

The graduation rate at Leeward Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Leeward Community College a good school?

Leeward Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Leeward Community College?

Leeward Community College has a total enrollment of 6,059 students.

Is there rental demand near Leeward Community College?

Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Leeward Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,715 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pearl City area.

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