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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Overview

Enrollment

2,369
Chaminade University of Honolulu overview
Location Honolulu, Hawaii
Online chaminade.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Chaminade University of Honolulu overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Chaminade University of Honolulu, situated in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers students a picturesque campus within a major metropolitan area, just minutes from downtown Honolulu. This private Catholic university, founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, is the only Marianist institution of higher education in the Pacific region. The university's academic profile includes a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with a particular emphasis on fields such as Criminal Justice, Nursing, Education, and Psychology. Chaminade is characterized by a moderately selective admissions process. The campus architecture displays a blend of modern and historical styles reflective of its island setting, with facilities that support on-campus living for students. While Chaminade may not be widely celebrated for its athletics, it does field competitive teams in the Pacific West Conference, known as the Silverswords.

In the most recent statistical year 1,381 prospective students applied, and 1,290 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 303 enrolled in the school.  1,869 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 500 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $28,430 plus fees of $114. Chaminade University of Honolulu is ranked 833 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

1/10

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Chaminade University of Honolulu overview
SAT 960/1140
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

93.4% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$28,430
Costs for Chaminade University of Honolulu
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

38% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Chaminade University of Honolulu students
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