Windward Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Windward Community College is a public community college in Kaneohe, Hawaii, enrolling about 1,159 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,169 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,194. Student demographics in federal data include Two or More Races (44.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,194
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,169 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,159 42.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,512
- Room & Board: $22,502 annual estimate
Windward Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Windward Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Windward Community College?
Windward Community College is located in Kaneohe, HI (ZIP 96744-3528).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Windward Community College public or private?
Windward Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Windward Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,194 in-state, $8,330 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,169.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,750 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,123 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,900 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,873 |
| $110,001+ | $13,794 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,776.
How big is Windward Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,159 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,512 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Windward Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.39%.
First-year retention: 63.2%.
What do graduates of Windward Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,631 six years after entry; $38,439 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
14.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Windward Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (150 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (65 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (38 completions)
- Natural Sciences (19 completions)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (10 completions)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Windward Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.39%; median earnings $38,439 at 10 years; net price $8,169. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,194
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Windward Community College was $3,194.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,169
2024 Value
In 2024 Windward Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,169.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,169 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,776 4-Year In-State Tuition
$33,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,502 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,360 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,056 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$108,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Windward Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Windward Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Windward Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,584 | $7,336 | $6,662 |
| 2014 | $2,776 | $7,624 | $6,778 |
| 2015 | $2,920 | $7,912 | $7,187 |
| 2016 | $3,064 | $8,200 | $8,501 |
| 2017 | $3,064 | $8,200 | $10,203 |
| 2018 | $3,124 | $8,260 | $10,637 |
| 2019 | $3,194 | $8,330 | $9,785 |
| 2020 | $3,194 | $8,330 | $10,223 |
| 2021 | $3,194 | $8,330 | $9,070 |
| 2022 | $3,194 | $8,330 | $7,226 |
| 2023 | $3,194 | $8,330 | $7,533 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Windward Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,159 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), and White (12.0%). About 14.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Windward Community College in 2024 is 1,159 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,512 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Two or More Races at 44.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.79% 100% Completion Time
31.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.79% of students graduating from Windward Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 42% male / 58% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 17% male / 83% female
- American Indian/Native American Studies: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Two or More Races.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Windward Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$38,439 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1076.37% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Windward Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 150 completions
2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 65 completions
3. American Indian/Native American Studies: 38 completions
4. Natural Sciences: 19 completions
5. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 10 completions
6. Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Windward Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Windward Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Windward Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,907
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,441
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Windward Community College is a public institution located in Kaneohe, HI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, American Indian/Native American Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,159 students. Student body composition includes Two or More Races (44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), White (12.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.39%. Approximately 14.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Kaneohe, HI 96744-3528
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.39% graduation rate at Windward Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Windward Community College located?
Windward Community College is located in Kaneohe, HI.
How much does Windward Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,194 and average net price is $8,169 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,502 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Windward Community College?
Windward Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,512 students, Two or More Races (44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Windward Community College?
About 48.0% of students at Windward Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Windward Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,631 six years after entry and $38,439 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Windward Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Windward Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Windward Community College public or private?
Windward Community College is a public institution located in Kaneohe, HI.
Is Windward Community College an HBCU?
No. Windward Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Windward Community College a tribal college?
No. Windward Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Windward Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Windward Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.6%).
Is Windward Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Windward Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Hawaii college costs
- Hawaii colleges by ROI
- Hawaii trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Hawaii
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.