Windward Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because Windward admits all applicants and is test-optional, an SAT or ACT score is not the main admissions hurdle. Your bigger opportunity is using any placement or test results to start in the right courses, protect your momentum, and make the most of a low-cost pathway.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Windward Community College facts and stats
Windward Community College enrolls 2,765 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Windward has a 63% freshman retention rate, indicating the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Kaneohe, HI

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Key Windward Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Windward, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, do not rely on fall senior-year retakes for Windward; June is the safer final retake month.
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What you'll actually pay
At Windward, in-state tuition is $3,144 and out-of-state tuition is $8,280. About 28% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,661. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for available financial aid.

As a public college, Windward Community College lists out-of-state tuition at $8,280, while in-state tuition is $3,144. Room and board adds about $22,501 for students who need campus housing and meals. About 28% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $1,676. Merit awards average $1,661, so students should plan for a meaningful remaining cost.
Student life at Windward Community College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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SAT: 1023–1236
ACT: 21–25
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