Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Chaminade University of Honolulu
About this school
Chaminade, founded in 1955, is a church-affiliated university. Its 67-acre campus is located four miles east of downtown Honolulu and two miles north of Waikiki Beach.
- www.chaminade.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
562
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,157
- Men:332 Men (28.7%)
- Women:825 Women (71.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Chaminade University of Honolulu is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3140 Waialae Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Honolulu, HI 96816-1578 |
Phone | (808) 735-4735 |
Fax | (808) 739-4647 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 91% of 742 applicants were admitted |
Women | 90% of 524 applicants were admitted |
Men | 92% of 218 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 334 (50%) of 674 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 238 (50%) of 473 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 96 (48%) of 201 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.42 |
375 And Above | 26% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 23% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 15% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |19-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 0% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 20% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 68% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 12% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $25,374 (59.08%)
- Room & Board: - $13,630 (31.74%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,600 (3.73%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,341 (5.45%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Chaminade University of Honolulu accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | Not reported |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001605 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 235 (92.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 185 (78.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 181 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 17 (9.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $18,292 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 168 (92.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,705 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 96 (53.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,171 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 178 (98.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 71 (27.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,972 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 937 (82.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 823 (87.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 816 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 90 (11.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $17,701 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 756 (92.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,608 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 541 (66.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,247 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 798 (97.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 298 (26.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,967 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 64% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $26,191 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 14.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Home Economics, Premedicine |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
91
Part-Time Faculty
47
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 41% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 33% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 30% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 50% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 20% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 217,947 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 200 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Chaminade University of Honolulu provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
37.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
50%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (25)
- Accounting
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (21)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Child Development
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Forensic Sciences
- Homeland Security
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics Education
- Nonprofit Management
- Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Special Education
- Theology
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
374,658
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Honolulu
Campus Size
62 acres
Weather
Temperature | 65.6 average low in January, 88.5 average high in September |
Rain | 97 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | - |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
23% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
77%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Silversword |
School Colors | Blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Chaminade University of Honolulu offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, lumana o samoa (samoan club), kaimi lalakea (hawaiian club), rotaract, residence hall association, chaminade student government association
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,125
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,157
Women
825
Men
332
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 37.5% Asian
- 3.1% Black/African-American
- 4.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 26.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 14.4% White
- 3.8% Unknown
International Students
1.4% from 11 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
562