Chaminade University
Chaminade University
Accepts Tuition Rewards
3140 Waialae Avenue - Honolulu, HI 96816
Application Fee Waiver Available

Chaminade University offers an application fee waiver code to SAGE Scholars families. This code allows students to waive the standard application fee when applying.

Use code GOSWORDS to have application fees waived. This code is valid beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025 EDT.

Region
Pacific
Campus Setting
City
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
1,764
Student/Faculty Ratio
11:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
Region
Pacific
Campus Setting
City
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
1,764
Student/Faculty Ratio
11:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral

From Chaminade University

Chaminade University of Honolulu, the only Catholic Marianist university in Hawai’i, offers a unique and enriching educational experience that emphasizes professional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific, Chaminade provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, allowing for personalized attention and strong mentorship.

Renowned for its signature programs in forensic sciences and interior design, Chaminade also excels in a wide array of academic disciplines, including biosciences, pre-med, business, communication, criminal justice, education, psychology, environmental studies, and religious studies. The university’s cutting-edge school of nursing prepares students for the challenges of modern healthcare, combining hands-on learning with compassionate care.

Students at Chaminade are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning through unique opportunities like the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program, which is open to high-achieving students from all majors. This program fosters innovation and leadership by offering hands-on entrepreneurial experience and mentorship. Chaminade also continues to be a national leader in service-learning programs, integrating academic study with community service to develop socially responsible graduates.

With its commitment to fostering a holistic education, Chaminade University prepares students not only for successful careers but also for lives of meaning and service. Its location in Hawai’i provides a culturally rich setting where students can engage with local and global issues, shaping them into leaders capable of making a positive impact both in their communities and the world.

Admissions & Enrollment

Highschool GPA
Required
Highschool Rank
Not Required
Highschool Record
Required
College Prep Program
Not Required
Recommendations
Not Required
Admission Test Scores
Not Required
Exam % Submitted Score Range
SAT 6 1085 - 1320
Freshmen Total M W X
Applied 2,034 27% 72% 1%
Admitted 1,884 27% 72% 1%
Enrolled 376 34% 65% 1%
  Require Recommend Consider Not Req
  Required Recommended Considered Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Prep Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 6 1085 - 1320  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Unspecified
Number of applicants 2,034 27% 72% 1%
Number admitted 1,884 27% 72% 1%
Number enrolled 376 34% 65% 1%

Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Education Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Special Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Montessori Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Health and Wellness
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies Religion/Religious Studies
Psychology Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences International Relations and Affairs
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Divinity/Ministry
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts Interior Design

Athletics

NCAA Division II without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Mission Statement

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Tuition Rewards Usage Notes

Applicants must be admitted unconditionally.