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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small, private institution located in Honolulu, hi. Founded in 1955, Chaminade University of Honolulu offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,505 undergraduates
cost $28,544 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Chaminade University of Honolulu? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 93.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Chaminade University of Honolulu is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational Administration and Supervision
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,544
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,650
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $2,640
Cost of attendance* $48,434
Average financial aid package $24,363
Estimated cost $24,071 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,544
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,650
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $2,640
Cost of attendance* $48,434
Average financial aid package $24,363
Estimated cost $24,071 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Chaminade University of Honolulu has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,505, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

2,039

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
5%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
16%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
5%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
57%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Chaminade University of Honolulu, students love their Lumana O Samoa (Samoan Club). Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816-1578
phone 808-735-4711
address https://www.chaminade.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Lumana o samoa (samoan club)

Kaimi lalakea (hawaiian club)

Rotaract

Residence hall association

Chaminade student government association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Chaminade University of Honolulu to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Chaminade University of Honolulu?

Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, hi.

What is the acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu? 

The acceptance rate for Chaminade University of Honolulu is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Chaminade University of Honolulu?

The average high school GPA for Chaminade University of Honolulu students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Chaminade University of Honolulu?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Chaminade University of Honolulu including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $193,736.

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