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$3,194Tuition
1,109Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,439Earnings
#6 in HawaiiPublic2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,194
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,330
Average Net Price
$7,533
Students Receiving Financial Aid
13.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,357
Books & Supplies
$1,350
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
13.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,687
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,976
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,388
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,830
$110,001+ $11,719

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Cost Overview

Most families at Windward Community College pay around $7,533 per year after aid, making the total cost for an associate degree about $15,000. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay closer to $6,687 annually. Higher earners face steeper costs, with families making over $110,000 paying nearly $11,719 per year.

Only 1.3% of students take federal loans here. Those who do graduate with a median debt of $9,500, translating to monthly payments of $101. That's manageable compared to median earnings of $38,439 ten years after attending. The 37% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle to pay back even these modest amounts.

Hawaii residents get the best deal at Windward. They make up 96% of students and pay in-state rates of $3,194 in tuition. Out-of-state students face much higher costs at $8,330 annually, making this primarily a local option for Kaneohe-area residents.

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