Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HI45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744-3528
808-235-7400
Windward Community College (WCC) is a public community college in Kaneohe, Hawaii on the windward side of the island of Oahu. It is one of ten campuses of the University of Hawaii system. The college offers two-year degrees and certificates in a variety of liberal arts, business, and technical areas.
WCC was established in 1966 as part of a statewide community college system. The college originally occupied leased space in an old elementary school. In 1970, the college moved to its current location on 45-acre (180,000 m2) Puohala Ranch. The ranch was donated to the college by the estate of James and Abigail Campbell.
The college has grown steadily since its inception, and now offers over 50 degree and certificate programs. The college also has a strong community outreach program, with a variety of adult education and community service programs.
Windward Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2299
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://windward.hawaii.edu/
Financial Aid: https://windward.hawaii.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/