Windward Community College

Windward Community College Overview

Windward Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Kaneohe, Hawaii. WCC was founded in 1972 and the school currently enrolls around 1,959 students per year, which includes 1,959 undergraduates.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 8, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Planning to play sports? WCC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at WCC on the Student Life page.

2022 WCC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,144
Out-of-State	$8,280

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Is WCC a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what WCC offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at WCC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 57% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at WCCare still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for WCC Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from WCC by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with WCC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at WCC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on WCC's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at WCC.

Based on this information, does WCC seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is WCC a good school for you?

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Where is Windward Community College Located?

WCC is located in the small town setting of Kaneohe, Hawaii, in the suburbs of Honolulu.

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