Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,214
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,350
- Average Net Price
- $7,636
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.5%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $17,358
- Books & Supplies
- $1,350
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $8,970
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $95/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 45.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,457 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,508 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $8,703 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,457 |
| $110,001+ | $12,110 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Leeward Community College pay between $6,457 and $12,110 annually depending on income, making it one of Hawaii's most affordable higher education options. The lowest-income families pay about half what wealthy families do. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $13,000 to $24,000. Only 2.44% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordability and Hawaii's high cost of living that keeps many students working.
Graduates who do borrow owe a median of $8,970, translating to monthly payments around $95. With median earnings hitting $30,163 one year after graduation, loan payments represent less than 4% of income. The 84.2% employment rate shows strong job placement in Hawaii's tourism and service economy. Local residents get the best deal here, comprising 99.04% of enrollment and paying in-state rates that make this Pearl City campus accessible to working families across Oahu.
Graduates who do borrow owe a median of $8,970, translating to monthly payments around $95. With median earnings hitting $30,163 one year after graduation, loan payments represent less than 4% of income. The 84.2% employment rate shows strong job placement in Hawaii's tourism and service economy. Local residents get the best deal here, comprising 99.04% of enrollment and paying in-state rates that make this Pearl City campus accessible to working families across Oahu.
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