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Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Honolulu, HI

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Chaminade University of Honolulu, in Honolulu, HI, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,672 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 91% of applicants get in. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $108,622/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate91%
SAT range970–1250
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,672
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$45,798
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,343

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out51%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,778/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,215/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$108,622/yr
History
History$38,412/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$52,720/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,344/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity296
Typical room charge$8,330
Typical board charge$7,320

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate?

Chaminade University of Honolulu in Honolulu, HI admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Chaminade University of Honolulu?

Admitted students at Chaminade University of Honolulu typically score between 970–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu cost?

Chaminade University of Honolulu's total cost of attendance is reported at $45,798 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Chaminade University of Honolulu?

Chaminade University of Honolulu's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Chaminade University of Honolulu require students to live on campus?

No -- Chaminade University of Honolulu doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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