Leeward Community College
Leeward Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Pearl City, HI. Leeward Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Leeward Community College is $3,214 for Hawaii residents and $8,350 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at LCC.
- Total 6,471 students have enrolled in LCC and, of that, 3,721 students enrolled online exclusively.
- LCC offers 31 programs.
- The graduation rate of LCC is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Leeward Community College is $3,214 for Hawaii residents and $8,350 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Hawaii Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,209 | $8,345 |
| 2022 | $3,209 | $8,345 |
| 2023 | $3,214 | $8,350 |
| 2024 | $3,214 | $8,350 |
| 2025 | $3,214 | $8,350 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Leeward Community College offers 30 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 2 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Leeward Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 52 |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 31 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 18 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 574 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 48 |
| Natural Sciences | 47 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 4 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 1 |
Student Population
Total 6,471 students have enrolled to Leeward Community College. By gender, there are 2,530 male and 3,941 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.64 to 1.
Leeward Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,721 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 2,470 | 1,021 | 1,449 |
| Black or African American | 116 | 59 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 1,032 | 375 | 657 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 287 | 111 | 176 |
| White | 482 | 214 | 268 |
| Two or More Races | 1,913 | 679 | 1,234 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 78 | 35 | 43 |
| Total | 6,471 | 2,530 | 3,941 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Leeward Community College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $4,800 and 25% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 72% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,800 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 117 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 295 |