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Windward Community College

Public Kaneohe, HI · Suburban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
30%
Graduation Rate
$38,439
Earnings (10yr)
$8,169
Net Price
1,159
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Overview

Only 30% of students graduate from Windward Community College. This statistic highlights the challenges many face in completing their degrees. However, the college remains a vital resource for the local community in Kaneohe, HI, serving a diverse student body and emphasizing programs in the humanities and visual & performing arts.

According to available data, graduates from Windward can expect to earn about $38,439 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility rates are not published, this figure indicates a modest return on investment for students. The economic landscape reflects the college's focus on accessibility and community engagement, even as graduation rates suggest room for improvement in student support.

At Windward, the net price for attending is $8,169, and the median debt is relatively low at $9,500. This makes it a financially viable option for many students. Those who thrive here often seek a supportive environment focused on arts and humanities. The college's small enrollment of 1,159 ensures more personalized attention, which can help students navigate their academic paths more effectively.

Rankings

How Windward Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation30%Earnings 10yr$38KNet Price$8KRetention63%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate15%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$14K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,194
In-State Tuition
$8,330
Out-of-State
$8,169
Avg Net Price
$9,500
Median Debt
15%
Pell Grant Rate
2%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$6,750
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,123
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,900
Family Income $48K–$75K
$13,794
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$30,631
6 Years After Entry
$35,365
8 Years
$38,439
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,631 6yr $35,365 8yr $38,439 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.42
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
8.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 63%
Full-Time Faculty 48%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,907
Diversity Index 0.74
First-Gen Students 48%

Top Programs

Humanities 53%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
67%
White
12%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
Asian
12%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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