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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1578

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Known for health sciences

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private institution in Honolulu with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1155, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,343 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,061.

Established
1955
Motto
Vita In Verbo
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II as a member of the Pacific West Conference
Division
Division II

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93%Acceptance
1155SAT Avg
1,648Students
11:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$52,343Earnings 10yr
$28,061Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Chaminade University of Honolulu Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1155

Reading & Writing
565665
Math
520655

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1155

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,970
Room & Board$16,670
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$43,637
Average Net Price$28,061
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,894
$30–48K$19,135
$48–75K$24,488
$75–110K$26,305
$110K+$27,774

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,061

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,932

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,648
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 8%
Black 2%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 26%
Two+ 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.1%
Freshman Retention74.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,660
8 Years$48,369
10 Years$52,343

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,500
Men
$45,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

195Very High

Estimated from HI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Honolulupop. 350K
3 mi(5 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
2393 mi(4148 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
2558 mi(4434 min)

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