Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Chaminade University of Honolulu, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 1,672 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,343 ten years after enrollment, which is 28% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 56.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $23,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $28,856 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Cognitive Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Educational Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$52,343

Graduation Rate

56.7%

Median Debt

$23,250

Average Net Price

$28,856

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.45x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.25x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,672

Admission Rate

91.4%

Average SAT

1060

Retention Rate

70.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$30,874

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,874

Pell Grant Rate

41.3%

Federal Loan Rate

37.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$31,589

Income $30K–$48K

$21,591

Income $48K–$75K

$25,597

Income $110K+

$29,306

Student Demographics

Women

71.3%

White

8.5%

Black

2.3%

Hispanic

13.3%

Asian

23.0%

Two or More Races

16.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

50.7%

Accreditations

American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education — Institutional Accreditation, Montessori Education (MACTE) - Montessori teacher education programs and institutions (Accredited)
WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (34)

Bachelor (15)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$108,622	92
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$52,720	29
Business Administration & Management	$56,778	26
Teacher Education	$51,215	23
Psychology	$51,344	21
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	20
Security & Protective Services	Not reported	18
Biology	Not reported	16
Design & Applied Arts	Not reported	10
Special Education	Not reported	9
Communications	Not reported	7
History	$38,412	6
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	Not reported	4
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	3
Health Services	Not reported	3

Master (6)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Cognitive Psychology	$60,121	73
Business Administration & Management	$75,599	69
Educational Administration	$80,546	36
Teacher Education	$60,222	33
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$60,090	28
Accounting	Not reported	3

First Professional (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Cognitive Psychology	Not reported	15

Associate (3)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	40
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	7
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	6

Show 9 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Bachelor	2
Religion	Graduate Certificate	2
Design & Applied Arts	Associate	2
Registered Nursing	First Professional	2
Accounting	Bachelor	2
International Business	Bachelor	2
Special Education	Master	1
Natural Sciences	Associate	1
Religion	Bachelor	1