Founded in 1955, Chaminade University of Honolulu. is a Private college. Located in Hawaii, which is a city setting in Hawaii, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,680 full time undergraduate students, and 597 full time graduate students.
The Chaminade University of Honolulu Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 79 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Chaminade University of Honolulu include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
91%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
870-1060
ACT Range
19-23
Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 34 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
75% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 34% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Chaminade University of Honolulu.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
78%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
16%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
35%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
21%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
47%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
46 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
44 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
49 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
51 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
51 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 78 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
51 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
51 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
51 Students rated academics 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
Chaminade University of Honolulu REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Chaminade University of Honolulu?
19 Students rated Chaminade University of Honolulu
Joshua - 01/29/2023
Chaminade is a D-2 private catholic university, and I visited over the new year for a baseball visit. It has a staff-to-student ratio of 1: 11. The campus is beautiful and the people are extremely nice. There is plenty of services and shops nearby. The housing is a smaller building with a common area with a ping-pong table, couches, and TVs. I look forward to furthering my baseball career at Chaminade University.
hannah - 07/31/2020
Chaminade is a great school if you are looking for a small community and want a closer relationship with your teachers and classmates. Chaminade offers a great environment to stimulate learning, leadership, and personal growth. While, some aspects are not the best like the small gym and low-class dining services, Chaminade is a great place to get a quality education. Definitely would recommend!
Alexas - 06/30/2020
I am so happy that I chose to attend Chaminade University, I know I made the best decision by choosing this school. The environment is very enjoyable and you often get a sense of family when you are here. Because we are such a small school, its easy to get to know everyone. You will always know someone in your classes and you will always be able to get help from your professors. The small class sizes make it very easy to be involved and engaged in class. There are also many free student activities that make your time enjoyable.
Ava - 02/26/2019
I believe that Chaminade University strives to give its students every opportunity to learn and be the best they can be. Every professor I've had will let you know their office hours from the get-go, and even if you can't make them, there's a tutoring center for a lot of classes offered at Chaminade. There is also a lot of clubs and programs to get involved with on campus.
Kanani - 02/09/2019
Some teachers are worth going to the school for even though the administration offices are unorganized and the counselors aren't that helpful.
Aloha - 01/03/2019
It's an amazing school for people that are looking for a small campus school here on Hawaii. Everyone around is willing to help about anything and will always be there when you need them. The professors are willing to take up their time to help out students when they are available. Also all the upper class students are usually helpful when it comes to getting some advice about any classes. You can feel the love and aloha to each other while you walk around the campus even it's to another class.
Chellina - 10/20/2018
Campus is pretty clean, and I like walking around campus since it's pretty scenic (there are also lots of pokemon to catch if you play Poke'mon Go). All my professors have been stellar! They've all been knowledgeable, approachable, relateable, and supportive. The community is friendly and everyone is ready to help you if you have questions about certain classes or professors since there are no cohorts. Oh, and there are many vending machines with great snacks around campus if you get hungry or thirsty!
Kaycia - 09/30/2018
Chaminade University is a great school overall. It also offers a great education by amazing faculty and staff who are always willing to help anybody and everyone out. I feel so comfortable at my school that I don’t ever feel like I don’t want to be there. I’m super happy with what Chaminade provides me and I couldn’t have asked for a much better school!
Brit - 07/26/2018
Chaminade is a great school if you are looking for a smaller college. The faculty is 100% dedicated to their students and only want to see them succeed in and outside of the classroom. It is located near grocery stores, malls, and restaurants. In addition, the campus has a great view of Waikiki and Diamond Head!
Justin - 01/05/2018
My opinion of this University is that overall it is a great school to attend. Whether you attend the main campus or in the PACE program like I am. The professors and staff are really engaged and hands-on with their students. They make you want to learn and actually be there. They have a variety of majors to pursue and they are there to help you with every step of the way. Chaminade Univerity really made my college experience enjoyable and one I would never forget.
Virginia - 11/17/2017
I strongly believe that Chaminade University of Honolulu is an amazing university. They offer a variety of resources for students to get the help that they need. Professors are almost always available with their office hours and are always offering one on one help when needed. The academics provided gear students with the education and values that they need to succeed in the future and find a job to give back to their community.
Kiverly - 09/01/2017
Small knit community, Great resources available, student life is full of fun, and overall a pretty good school. The school is a Marianist Catholic school so its big on service. We don't have to be catholic, and great thing because the non-Catholics, like myself, don't feel left out. The upper class men watch out for the lower-class men. Just feels like a big Ohana.
Andrea - 07/31/2017
Chaminade University is really known for their amazing academic variety and diversity in the college. The place is on a hill and it is an overall comfortable place. Never had a burglary or any terrorist attacks for sure. It has great staff, great clubs, great facilities and pretty good food for a cafeteria. On the contrary, campus dorms are not all that great. Unlike the rest of the facilities, the dorms are fairly old. No air-conditioning, flying ant problems, cockroaches, unsanitary areas, etc. Not the best, however the rest of the campus makes up for it. The library is very nice, has a lot of printers for others to use and a lot of resources that are actually helpful. The food store we call “The POD” has some pretty good food too, a bit pricey, but if you live in the dorms you get cash on your student ID and that gives you free food, drinks, etc. When you live in the dorms they’ll have extracurricular activities you can do like going to the arcade to let go of steam or have breakfast dinners at 10pm in the cafeteria for your midterm or finals coming up. Not to mention we have plenty of school pride going around and a lot of people go to the gym or outside of campus to cheer on our team players. We have a strong volleyball team, soccer, tennis, basketball team; they all go around the states to compete as well. Like I said, there are plenty of places and things to do after all, this is Hawaii. Academically or not, there are always things to do for stress relief or just for fun.
Daisy Mae - 06/29/2017
Chaminade University of Honolulu, may be a small college campus, but it is not to be underestimated. The professors, are very knowledgeable of their own subjects. What I really liked about the university is that the sizes of the classes are very small, which makes it easier to get to know new people and participate in class discussions. The campus atmosphere is very friendly and calm. The students, faculty and staff are extremely kind.
Leona - 06/07/2017
It's a super easy school if I am being quite honest. I wish I could attend another college but I'm already set here so it's fine. I'll grow to love it.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Chaminade University of Honolulu is 91%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I were to go back to myself as a high school senior, the best advice that I could give myself is to be determined. I believe determination would help a student strive for the best in producing quality work. In addition, being determined benefit students in times of stress or when school-work can be quite overwhelming, it serves a motivation for a student to work harder.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Chaminade had a much smaller campus size, which is very appealing to me. Also this school is culurally diverse and stresses the importance of remembering where you came from. Also the faculty are well known and respected in their fields of study, particularly in Criminal Justice which is my major of choice. Another factor that made this school unique is the location, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
What I consider the worst thing about my school is that it is located on a hill. It gets very tiring from walking all the way up and down to the dorms and the parking lot. Another thing that I consider worst about my school is that there are only 3 buildings for most of the main classes. I wish that there were more.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
If you dont want to expand your horizons mentally, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically; this isnt the place for you. It feels like being in a different country when you come to Hawaii. There is so much diversity here in EVERYTHING! Languages, food, nationalities, all kinds of things. For alot of people, coming to Hawaii is quite a way from home. Coming over here takes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to be independent. Chaminade University is a place that helps you grow and develop into the motivated young person that you want and need to be.
I think that Chaminade University is the best because the advisors help you to make sure that you graduate in a timely manner. The professors are always there to help with anything that you need. The small class sizes are great. There are only 30 students maximum in each classroom, which makes it easier to concentrate and gain a better sense of togetherness.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Before I came to Chaminade, I wish I would have known that we are located on a campus that is shared with an all boys high school. Although we are an university, we use all of the high school's facilities. Such as, their basketball gym, their athletic fields, and their spacious theater. This is not a huge problem, but being an athlete here, it breaks my heart that we do not have our own place to call "home."
The kind of person who would really enjoy Chaminade is someone who wants to try out college but isn't ready to make the full transition. Chaminade feels almost like a slightly larger highschool so if your afraid to go all out but still want the chance to try out your independance Chmainade is definatly the school for you. The class sizes are relatively small and it's easier to talk to the professors because there are fewer students.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Chaminade University of Honolulu receive some sort of financial aid.
43% were awarded federal grants.55%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
