PrivateUrbanChaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1578
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1849, Marianists sent missionaries to the United States to serve immigrant populations.
- •In September 1883, eight Marianist priests arrived in Honolulu and established Saint Louis School, today a middle and high school for boys.
- •With the encouragement of Saint Louis alumni, the Marianists established a university to serve the educational needs of local Hawai'i Catholics.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1155
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
63.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,932
Programs (47)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from HI state average + large city premium