Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$28,856
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
55.4%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
1,672
In-state tuition
$30,874
Out-of-state tuition
$30,874
Cost of attendance
$45,798
Median earnings (10y)
$52,343
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,060
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 70.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (32%), humanities & arts (22%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM8%
- Health32%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services10%
- Health professions32.3%~540 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts16.9%~283 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~170 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business10.2%~170 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education9.8%~165 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~139 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.5%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.3%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 163 | $59,793 | $31,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 114 | $47,133 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 93 | $46,832 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 77 | $76,071 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 69 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 61 | $49,912 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 55 | $40,383 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 54 | $34,060 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | $33,227 | $24,965 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 53 | $32,265 | $23,648 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 48 | $44,436 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $20,867 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 33 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a mid-sized institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,672 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Chaminade University of Honolulu — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,856 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $30,874 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $45,798 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 55.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,343 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Chaminade University of Honolulu confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Chaminade University of Honolulu accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,060.
Location & campus
Set in Honolulu, Hawaii (city), Chaminade University of Honolulu draws students from across Hawaii and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Chaminade University of Honolulu
Q.How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu cost?
The average net price at Chaminade University of Honolulu is $28,856 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $45,798.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu has a 6-year graduation rate of 55.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Chaminade University of Honolulu graduate earns $52,343 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Published tuition is $30,874 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Chaminade University of Honolulu located?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, Hawaii (ZIP 96816).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Chaminade University of Honolulu at their official website.