Chaminade University of Honolulu Acceptance Rate &
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private research university in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling about 1,672 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.43% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,343 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,874
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,856 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.43% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,672 83.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.40%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 42.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1060
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,093
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,034
- Room & Board: $17,500 annual estimate
Chaminade University of Honolulu: what the data shows
Common questions about Chaminade University of Honolulu, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, HI (ZIP 96816-1578).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu public or private?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu cost?
Published tuition: $30,874.
Average net price after aid: $28,856.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $31,589 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,591 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,597 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,054 |
| $110,001+ | $29,306 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $123,496.
How hard is it to get into Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Admission rate: 91.43%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1060.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Total enrollment: 1,672 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,093 students.
Graduate enrollment: 878 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
150%-time completion rate: 55.40%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of Chaminade University of Honolulu earn?
Median earnings: $48,660 six years after entry; $52,343 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
41.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chaminade University of Honolulu known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (98 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (68 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (60 completions)
- General Studies (55 completions)
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision (30 completions)
- Psychology, General (28 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (21 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (17 completions)
- Forensic Science and Technology (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.43%; completion rate 55.40%; median earnings $52,343 at 10 years; net price $28,856. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,874
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chaminade University of Honolulu was $30,874.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,856
2024 Value
In 2024 Chaminade University of Honolulu had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,856.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$115,424 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,856 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$123,496 4-Year Tuition
$17,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$49,974 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$199,896 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chaminade University of Honolulu was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chaminade University of Honolulu in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,090 | $20,090 | $19,551 |
| 2014 | $20,940 | $20,940 | $19,277 |
| 2015 | $21,780 | $21,780 | $20,543 |
| 2016 | $23,310 | $23,310 | $18,161 |
| 2017 | $24,514 | $24,514 | $20,666 |
| 2018 | $25,374 | $25,374 | $23,119 |
| 2019 | $26,134 | $26,134 | $25,075 |
| 2020 | $26,914 | $26,914 | $25,360 |
| 2021 | $27,454 | $27,454 | $27,021 |
| 2022 | $28,544 | $28,544 | $27,738 |
| 2023 | $29,970 | $29,970 | $28,061 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.43% Acceptance Rate
2,034 Total Applicants
1,884 Students Admitted
376 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.96% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1060
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chaminade University of Honolulu reported total enrollment of about 1,672 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (27.5%), Asian (23.0%), and Two or More Races (16.1%). About 41.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2024 is 1,672 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,093 students. Graduate enrollment is about 878 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 27.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.14% 100% Completion Time
55.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.14% of students graduating from Chaminade University of Honolulu completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Counseling Psychology: 26% male / 74% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$52,343 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
353.48% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 98 completions
2. Counseling Psychology: 68 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 60 completions
4. General Studies: 55 completions
5. Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision: 30 completions
6. Psychology, General: 28 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 21 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 19 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chaminade University of Honolulu from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,015
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,964
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private non-profit institution located in Honolulu, HI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Counseling Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,672 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (27.5%), Asian (23.0%), Two or More Races (16.1%). The admission rate is 91.43%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1060. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.40%. Approximately 41.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Honolulu, HI 96816-1578
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Chaminade University of Honolulu provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chaminade University of Honolulu located?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, HI.
What is Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu is 91.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,034 applicants and 1,884 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu cost?
Reported tuition is $30,874 and average net price is $28,856 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,093 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (27.5%), Asian (23.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chaminade University of Honolulu?
About 42.3% of students at Chaminade University of Honolulu are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Chaminade University of Honolulu reports midpoint SAT about 1060.
What do graduates of Chaminade University of Honolulu earn?
Median earnings are $48,660 six years after entry and $52,343 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chaminade University of Honolulu students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu public or private?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit institution located in Honolulu, HI.
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu an HBCU?
No. Chaminade University of Honolulu is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu a tribal college?
No. Chaminade University of Honolulu is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Hawaii college costs
- Hawaii colleges by ROI
- Honolulu, Hawaii city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Hawaii
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.