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.
| 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%
|
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.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,325
|
| Women |
3,896
|
LCC serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| 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.