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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu at a glance

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private university in Honolulu, Hawaii with 2,709 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 91% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $30,874 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $28,856 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 55% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 37% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $23,250 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($108,622) and Business Administration, master's ($75,599) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).

Tuition

$30,874

2024-25

Acceptance

91%

Fall 2024 applicants

Students

2,709

Fall 2024

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$30,874

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,874

Avg On-Campus Living

$17,500

Avg Off-Campus Living

$15,035

Financial Aid & Outcomes

College Scorecard

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price: $48,374
Net price (after aid): $28,856

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k: $31,589 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$30k – $48k: $21,591
$48k – $75k: $25,597 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$75k – $110k: $28,054 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$110k+: $29,306 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)

Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)

For families earning $0 – $30k, $48k – $75k, $75k – $110k, $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $6,089. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.

The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr): $52,343
Median debt at graduation: $23,250
Est. monthly loan payment: $246

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.3×

Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants: 41%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans: 37%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

FAFSA earnings check

: Not flagged

Chaminade University of Honolulu does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $62,681, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Hawaii.

This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55%

Freshman Retention

70%

Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Need-based aid friendly

Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.

This school41%
National avg32%
Source: IPEDS 2024

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Open-access admissions

Most qualified applicants are admitted.

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$30.9k

Net price

$28.9k

Pell

41%

above avg

Median debt

$23.3k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$52.3k

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

91%

SAT range

970 - 1250

ACT range

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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)

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Honolulu, HI 96816

Academics

Studying online: a large share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 943 of Chaminade University of Honolulu's 2,602 students (36%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 833 (32%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

Chaminade University of Honolulu reported conferring credentials in 23 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Graduate earnings by program

What Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates earn, by program

Chaminade University of Honolulu's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $108,622 four years after graduating, 22% above the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $81,125; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $28,000 in federal loans at this college (about $297 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $31,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).

12 programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.

Median earnings four years after graduating and median federal debt, by program and credential, for Chaminade University of Honolulu (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23).
ProgramMedian earnings, 4 yrs afterNational medianFederal debt borrowed at this college (median)Payment
Nursing (RN), Bachelor's$108,622$88,910, +22%$28,000$297/mo
Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's$60,121$65,184, −8%$51,455$585/mo
Business Administration, Master's$75,599$103,485, −27%$41,000$466/mo
Educational Administration, Master's$80,546$71,685, +12%——
Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's$60,222$59,916, about the same——
Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's$51,215$47,382, +8%——
Business Administration, Bachelor's$56,778$68,257, −17%$22,548$239/mo
Psychology, Bachelor's$51,344$50,706, about the same$25,000$265/mo
Criminal Justice, Bachelor's$52,720$55,378, −5%$23,235$246/mo
Criminal Justice, Master's$60,090$66,714, −10%——
Biology, Bachelor's—$57,214$20,867$221/mo
History, Bachelor's$38,412$50,680, −24%——

Compare what Nursing (RN) pays at other colleges

What the job pays locally

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.

Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.

Frequently asked questions

About Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Where is Chaminade University of Honolulu located?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, HI, in the United States.
What type of institution is Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private university based in HI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu is approximately 91% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu's published in-state tuition is approximately $30,874 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu reports total enrollment of approximately 2,709 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Chaminade University of Honolulu is approximately $28,856 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $31,589 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $29,306. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu reports a graduation rate of approximately 55% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of Chaminade University of Honolulu have?
Students who borrowed at Chaminade University of Honolulu left with a median of approximately $23,250 in federal loans, and about 37% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of Chaminade University of Honolulu earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $52,343 for students who received federal financial aid at Chaminade University of Honolulu. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about Chaminade University of Honolulu?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Chaminade University of Honolulu.
How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from Chaminade University of Honolulu earn?
Chaminade University of Honolulu's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $108,622 four years after graduating, 22% above the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $81,125; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $28,000 in federal loans at this college (about $297 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $31,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). For context, registered nurses in Hawaii are paid a median $136,320 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychology graduates from Chaminade University of Honolulu earn?
Chaminade University of Honolulu's master's graduates in Clinical and Counseling Psychology earned a median $60,121 four years after graduating, 8% below the $65,184 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $51,264; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $51,455 in federal loans at this college (about $585 a month on a 10-year plan).
Which programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu have the highest graduate earnings?
Among the 8 programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($108,622); Business Administration, master's ($75,599); and Teacher Education (by grade level), master's ($60,222) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
Does Chaminade University of Honolulu get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Chaminade University of Honolulu's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $62,681, above the $36,709 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Hawaii, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 23 fields Chaminade University of Honolulu reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields Chaminade University of Honolulu reported conferring credentials in during 2024-25, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115Graduate (16 graduate · 99 bachelor's)
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology85Graduate
Business Administration, Management and Operations63Graduate (36 graduate · 22 bachelor's · 5 associate)
Educational Administration and Supervision63Graduate
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods54Graduate (24 graduate · 30 bachelor's)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities49Bachelor's (2 bachelor's · 47 associate)
Criminal Justice and Corrections36Graduate (19 graduate · 15 bachelor's · 2 associate)
Psychology, General32Bachelor's
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods22Bachelor's (15 bachelor's · 7 certificate)
Security Science and Technology22Bachelor's
Special Education and Teaching15Graduate (4 graduate · 11 bachelor's)
Biology, General13Bachelor's
Natural Resources Conservation and Research12Bachelor's
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General8Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

Facts on this profile of Chaminade University of Honolulu are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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