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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 296
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Chaminade University of Honolulu is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Chaminade University of Honolulu is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Chaminade University of Honolulu emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Chaminade University of Honolulu is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Hawaii is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chaminade University of Honolulu do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,454

Cost of attendance at Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2022 for students from Hawaii.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $7,722
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,454

Cost of attendance at Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Hawaii's average $20,994
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Chaminade University of Honolulu received on average $13,536 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,536
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 130 49% $5,508 $716,104
Other Federal Grant 142 54% $5,476 $777,616
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 177 67% $13,960 $2,471,007
Total Grant & Scholarships 240 91% $13,536 $3,248,623

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chaminade University of Honolulu students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chaminade University of Honolulu students is 65.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.1%.

65.7%

  • asian 80.2% 65 students
  • African American 71.4% 5 students
  • white 54.6% 12 students
  • unknown 63.6% 7 students
  • hawaiian 52.1% 25 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 62.2% 23 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Pacific West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Chaminade University of Honolulu provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chaminade University of Honolulu offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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