Leeward Community College

Leeward Community College is a public two-year institution located in Pearl City, Hawaii, within a large suburban area. The college enrolls 9,529 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023).

Leeward Community College offers career and technical certificate programs in fields including Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Programs are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Situated in Pearl City on the island of Oahu, Leeward Community College is part of the University of Hawaii system and serves students across the western side of the island. Its technical programs address workforce demands in both the healthcare information and skilled trades sectors within Hawaii.