Chaminade University of Honolulu — College Profile

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

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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

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

Source: www.chaminade.edu

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$31,589

$30–48k

$21,591

$48–75k

$25,597

$75–110k

$28,054

$110k+

$29,306

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

79% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $17,009

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

57%

Within 4 yrs

55%

Back for yr 2

70%

Transferred

Pell students: 66.2% · others: 64.1%

8 yrs after starting

55% graduated · 22% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

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

Admit rate

91%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1060

R 490–625 · M 480–625

SAT middle 50%: 970–1250

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 94.1% · women 90.5%

Yield: 16.5% of admitted students enroll

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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%

Where first-years come from

In state (HI)

44.9%

Out of state

19.9%

International

0.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 23 · FL 5 · AZ 3 · NY 3 · PA 3

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

13%

Black

Asian

23%

Two or more

16%

NH/PI

Unknown

28%

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II without football

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

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