Chaminade University of Honolulu: Review & Facts

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Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,370 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1955 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Chaminade University of Honolulu is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Chaminade University of Honolulu you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

41

Chaminade University of Honolulu follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 41 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Nursing, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu is fair at 71% (above Hawaii average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

71%

Good

The graduation rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu is average: 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Chaminade University of Honolulu is good -- 11:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - around $28,500 a year. The additional fees at Chaminade University of Honolulu beyond tuition are around $200, which totals $28,700 annually.

Read the details about Chaminade University of Honolulu additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

93%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 1,381 applications were submitted and 1,290 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Chaminade University of Honolulu in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$8,300

High

Chaminade University of Honolulu provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Chaminade University of Honolulu, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

Chaminade University of Honolulu offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $8,300 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Chaminade University of Honolulu seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chaminade University of Honolulu Location and Address

Postal Address:
Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii
96816-1578, USA