Chaminade University of Honolulu Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 79%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Chaminade University of Honolulu are predominantly Asian with a smaller Hawaiian/Pacific Islander population. The school has very high racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Chaminade University of Honolulu has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

Racial demographics of Chaminade University of Honolulu students
Race Percent of Students
White
18%
Black
7%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
31%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
19%
Two or more races
11%
International
2%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 41%

There are 153% more female students than male students enrolled at Chaminade University of Honolulu with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chaminade University of Honolulu has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Chaminade University of Honolulu students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
28%
Women
72%
Enrollment by gender for Chaminade University of Honolulu students
Gender Number of Students
Men
768
Women
1,941

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 55%

Chaminade University of Honolulu draws 45 percent of students from Hawaii, 54 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Hawaii, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Chaminade University of Honolulu students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
45%
Out of State
54%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,476 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,709
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 35.7%
Part-time undergraduates 19%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141486.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026