Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Online | chaminade.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private Catholic university located in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, situated on a hillside campus overlooking Diamond Head and Waikiki. Founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), the institution occupies a 65-acre campus featuring a blend of mid-century modern and contemporary Pacific architecture. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in criminal justice, nursing, business administration, and forensic sciences. Chaminade provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and operates as an NCAA Division II institution, with its Silverswords competing in the Pacific West Conference, notably in men's basketball. The university serves a diverse student population, including a significant number of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, while maintaining small class sizes and year-round academic programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Chaminade University of Honolulu is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Chaminade University of Honolulu within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#833 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#523 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Hawaii
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Hawaii
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Hawaii
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1140 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $114 |
| Room and Board | $15,650 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,640 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,434 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 23% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Business | 10% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024