Located in Hilo on the big island of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College offers 54 educational degrees, which include 23 associate degree programs and 31 certificate programs. Degree and certificate programs are available in a variety of disciplines, including accounting, information technology and environmental studies. The college was established in 1941, but did not join the UH system until 1970. As of 2011, Hawaii CC enrolls 3.275 students, 60 percent of which are female.
Honolulu Community College is located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu and, in addition to its main campus, operates several specialized satellite facilities throughout the island. Founded in 1920, Honolulu CC offers 26 associate degree programs, 22 certificate programs and one third-year certificate program. The school's main campus occupies more than 20 acres near the heart of downtown Honolulu. Honolulu CC enrolls more than 4,500 students and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Also located in Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College was founded in 1964 and offers 22 associate degree programs and 23 certificate programs. Nearly 90 percent of Kapiolani CC's 9,102 students are from Hawaii; approximately six percent are foreign students. Established in 1946 as Kapiolani Technical School, Kapiolani CC's degree and certificate programs cover a variety of educational fields, including dental assisting, hotel and restaurant operations, and paralegal education.
Located in Lihue on the island of Kauai, Kauai Community College enrolls 1,345 students and offers 13 associate degree programs and 17 certificate programs. During the 2010-11 school year, tuition at Kauai CC (and all UH community Colleges) is $88 per credit hour for Hawaii residents and between $281 and $441 for non-residents. Several financial aid programs are administered through the school, including federal grants, scholarships and student loans.
Leeward Community College is located in Pearl City on Oahu and overlooks Pearl Harbor. Established in 1968, LCC offers 11 associate degree programs and 14 certificate programs in several disciplines, including business technology, substance abuse counseling and culinary arts. Ethnically, students of Filipino heritage make up the majority of the school's 7,484-student enrollment, and nearly 60 percent of the students are female.
Established in 1964, Maui College is located in Kahului on the island of Maui. The college serves three islands with educational centers located on the islands of Lanai and Molokai. As of 2011, 4,114 students are enrolled in Maui College's 17 associate degree programs, 24 certificate programs and two bachelor degree programs. The bachelor's degree programs include applied business and information technology and engineering technology.
Windward Community College is located in Kaneohe on the island of Oahu at the base of the Koolau Mountains. WCC specializes in environmental sciences, creative arts and Hawaiian studies. WCC is home to Hawaii Music Institute which provides students with instruction from local entertainers and music industry professionals. Founded in 1972, WCC enrolls 2,316 students in two associate degree programs and four certificate programs. WCC's state-of-the-art educational facilities include Paliku Theatre and the Hokulani Imaginarium.