Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College, also referred to as HawCC, is located in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. It was established in 1941 and was known as the Hawaii Vocational School. This college is under the University of Hawaii system and is among seven community colleges in the State. The college offers degrees and certificate programs through its academic divisions, which are:

• Applied Technical Education Division
• Business Education and Technology Division
• Hospitality Division
• Liberal Arts Division
• Nursing and Allied Health Division

Students of HAWCC can join several clubs and organizations including the Early Childhood Education Club, Students Against Substance Abuse, Global Hope, Forest TEAM Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Administration of Justice Club. The students of Hawaii Community College participate in team sports such as basketball, volleyball, and softball.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, mechanics and repair, and cooking and culinary arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,603 in 2007-2008 (1,578 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Hawaii Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.