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LCC Demographics & Diversity

Pearl City, Hawaii

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LCC are predominantly Asian with a significant Multiracial population. The school has very high racial diversity. 92% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Leeward Community College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

Racial demographics of Leeward Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White 8%
Black 3%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 34%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6%
Two or more races 33%
International 1%
Race Unknown 0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Leeward Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Leeward Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 37%
Women 63%
Enrollment by gender for Leeward Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 2,325
Women 3,896

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

LCC serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Leeward Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 96%
Out of State 3%
Foreign 1%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$73,899 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
6,221
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 31.2%
Part time Undergrads 47.7%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141811 IPEDS survey data for Leeward Community College.

Last updated February 24, 2024