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Chaminade University of Honolulu
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  • 4 Year
  • HONOLULU, HI

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

3140 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
From Chaminade University of Honolulu

As the only Catholic University in Hawaii, and 1 of 3 Marianist higher-education institutions in the US, Chaminade University is guided by the understanding that both reason and faith are essential conditions in the pursuit of truth. Our faculty emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem solving while mentoring students in more than 25 undergraduate and graduate programs in the fine arts and humanities, sciences and mathematics, behavioral sciences, business and communication, education, and nursing. Located in the international city of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Chaminade is regarded for its remarkably diverse student body–students come from Hawaii, the mainland U.S., the Pacific region, and beyond. Class sizes are small, with a low student-to-faculty ratio. Here, students develop professionally through service learning projects, research and internship experiences, and leadership and community networking opportunities.

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Chaminade University of Honolulu Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Range
960-1140
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$27,171 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,536 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

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Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 37 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 46 responses
72%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 46 responses

Majors

CIFAL Honolulu Center

academic spotlight

Chaminade's CIFAL Honolulu Center is part of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It is the 21st international training and research center of the CIFAL Global Network and the only center located in the Pacific Region. CIFAL Honolulu aspires to empower Pacific peoples to create a sustainable future that reflects their values and the priorities of their communities.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
14
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
4
Online Bachelor's Programs
10
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    43%
  • On Campus
    39%
  • Online
    18%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,310 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
273
Undergrads Over 25
29%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Casual
    55%
  • Mix of the first two choices
    28%
  • Surf Shorts and a t-shirt
    17%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
42%
Poll
83%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 46 responses
Poll
70%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 61 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 32 responses
  • Diverse
    34%
  • Supportive
    31%
  • FAMILY
    19%
  • All of the above
    16%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 28 responses

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