Chaminade University of Honolulu

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Honolulu, HI
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,709

Location Honolulu, Hawaii
Website chaminade.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Chaminade University of Honolulu is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1250
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

91.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.5%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,874

Costs for Chaminade University of Honolulu
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,874
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$114
Room and Board		$17,500
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,746
Total One Year Cost		$52,834

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Student 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 majors at Chaminade University of Honolulu are Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Psychology, and Education. 23% of students major in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, 13% in Psychology, and 13% in Education.