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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI · City · 1,672 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$28,856
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$52,343
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private Marianist institution renowned for its personalized learning environment, commitment to social justice, and standout programs in nursing, forensic sciences, criminal justice, and business. Set on a hillside in the vibrant neighborhood of Kaimukī with views of Diamond Head, the campus culture blends Catholic educational values with the *aloha* spirit, fostering an inclusive, community-oriented student experience. Distinguishable as a designated Native Hawaiian-serving institution, Chaminade stands out for its exceptional ethnic diversity, deep integration of indigenous cultural traditions, and a four-year graduation guarantee for incoming undergraduates.

Wikipedia:Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private Marianist university in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, Chaminade is in Kaimuki, Honolulu, at the base of St. Louis Heights. Chaminade University offers bachelor's degrees in 23 fields and 5 master's degree programs. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Location
Honolulu, HI, 96816-1578 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
8 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,874
Housing & food (on campus)$17,500
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$56,460
Average net price$28,856
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,874
Housing & food (on campus)$17,500
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$56,460
Average net price$28,856
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.chaminade.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
Chaminade University of Honolulu’s own figures for 2027-2028, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$33,950
Fees$114
Housing$19,510
Books & supplies$3,000
Personal expenses$1,900
Transportation$1,300
Total published by the school$56,460
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$31,589
$30–48k
$21,591
$48–75k
$25,597
$75–110k
$28,054
$110k+
$29,306
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
55%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
55% graduated · 22% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,660
10 yrs after entry$52,343
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$6k–$25.7k
90th percentile$37,376
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1060
R 490–625 · M 480–625
SAT middle 50%: 970–1250
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
41%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$27,931
Independent
43%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
8%
Hispanic
13%
Black
2%
Asian
23%
Two or more
16%
NH/PI
9%
Unknown
28%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,660
After 10 yrs
$52,343
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing92
Criminal Justice and Corrections29
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Psychology, General21
Natural Resources Conservation and Research20
Security Science and Technology18
Biology, General16
Design and Applied Arts10
Special Education and Teaching9
Communication and Media Studies7
History6
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General3
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$46M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$9,015/mo
Teaching spend
$11,964
per student
Federal loans
37%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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