# Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/chaminade-university-of-honolulu

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit college in Honolulu, HI with 1,672 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1060 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,793 per year ($28,770 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,938 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,034 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,884 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 490–625 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 480–625 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $46,048 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,793 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $28,770 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $18,299 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $21,855 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $27,321 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $11,615 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,672 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,938 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,000 (FY2024) |

## What Chaminade University of Honolulu considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate?**

Chaminade University of Honolulu admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Chaminade University of Honolulu?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–625 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–625 on SAT Math; the average total is 1060.

**Is Chaminade University of Honolulu test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Chaminade University of Honolulu?**

In Fall 2023, 2,034 students applied to Chaminade University of Honolulu and 1,884 were admitted; 376 enrolled.

**Does Chaminade University of Honolulu consider legacy status?**

No. Chaminade University of Honolulu reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Chaminade University of Honolulu require an essay?**

Chaminade University of Honolulu reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $46,048 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,793.

**What is Chaminade University of Honolulu's graduation rate?**

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 141486. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology