10-yr median earnings
$52,343
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Honolulu, Hawaii
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit institution in Honolulu, Hawaii. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $52,343
- 10-yr median earnings
- 91.4%
- Acceptance rate
- $28,856
- Avg net price / yr
- 56.7%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Chaminade University of Honolulu pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 25%
- former-student earnings, US
- 91.4%
- acceptance rate
- 56.7%
- 150%-time completion
- +8%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: Master's (M)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Chaminade University of Honolulu profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
42/100
Chaminade University of Honolulu
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B
$52,343
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$28,856
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
56.7%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$23,250
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment D
56.4%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
70.4%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$28,856
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
56.7%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 56.7%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Chaminade University of Honolulu vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Chaminade University of Honolulu ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Chaminade University of Honolulu: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$52,343 Top 25% higher than 75% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Chaminade University of Honolulu | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $52,343 | #1290 of 5103 | 75th |
| Average net price | $28,856 | #4374 of 5020 | 13th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 56.7% | #2461 of 4858 | 49th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,672 | #1641 of 5462 | 70th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
1,672
Undergraduate enrollment
91.4%
Acceptance rate
1,060
SAT average
56.7%
150%-time completion
$52,343
10-yr median earnings
70.4%
First-year retention
How Chaminade University of Honolulu ranks in Hawaii
State rank among 16 reporting Hawaii colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Chaminade University of Honolulu | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $52,343 | #3 of 16 | 81st |
| Average net price | $28,856 | #15 of 18 | 17th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 56.7% | #7 of 19 | 63rd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,672 | #10 of 19 | 47th |
Highest former-student earnings in Hawaii
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Pacific University | $59,593 | $29,657 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | $57,624 | $15,664 |
| 3 | Chaminade University of HonoluluThis school | $52,343 | $28,856 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | $52,075 | $10,327 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | $52,064 | $16,774 |
| 6 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | $47,856 | $11,856 |
| 7 | Honolulu Community College | $45,105 | $7,458 |
| 8 | Kapiolani Community College | $44,599 | $5,202 |
| 9 | Pacific Rim Christian University | $40,523 | $23,151 |
| 10 | Leeward Community College | $39,899 | $5,137 |
| 11 | Hawaii Medical College | $38,880 | $30,107 |
| 12 | Windward Community College | $38,439 | $8,169 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 91.4% |
| SAT Average | 1,060 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 480 – 625 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 490 – 625 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Chaminade University of Honolulu
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$31,589 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$21,591 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$25,597 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$29,306 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Chaminade University of Honolulu - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $30,874 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,874 |
| Average Net Price | $28,856 |
41.3%
Pell Grant Rate
37.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$23,250
Median Debt
$246/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at Chaminade University of Honolulu rose +43.5% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $19,551 in 2013 to $28,061 in 2023, a rise of $8,510 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $19,5512023 · $28,061
Over the same years, enrollment went -11.6% (1,864 → 1,648 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
White 8.5%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 23.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Pacific Islander 8.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
International 0.3%
Student body at a glance
71.3%
Female
42.3%
First Generation
Outcomes
70.4%
Retention Rate
$48,660
Median Earnings (6yr)
59.9%
Earning Over $25K
56.4%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 56.7% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 70.4% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $48,660 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $52,343 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 59.9% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 56.4% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $23,250 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $246/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 211 | $59,849 | $108,622 | $23,930 |
| Master's | 6 | 158 | $67,316 | $80,546 | $46,228 |
Top programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$108,622 median earnings
- Educational Administration…
Educational Administration and Supervision
$80,546 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$75,599 median earnings
- Teacher Education and Prof…
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$60,222 median earnings
- Clinical, Counseling and A…
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$60,121 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$60,090 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$56,778 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$52,720 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | 71 | $108,622 | $28,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | 41 | $80,546 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 24 | $75,599 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | 28 | $60,222 | - |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | 41 | $60,121 | $51,455 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | 20 | $60,090 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 28 | $56,778 | $22,548 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | 24 | $52,720 | $23,235 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 32 | $51,344 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 32 | $51,215 | - |
| History | Bachelor's | 4 | $38,412 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | 4 | - | - |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 20 | - | $20,867 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu? ▼
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit institution in Honolulu, Hawaii. The acceptance rate is 91.4%. The average SAT score is 1,060. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,672 students.
How much do Chaminade University of Honolulu former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Chaminade University of Honolulu who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $52,343 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $48,660.
How much does Chaminade University of Honolulu cost? ▼
The average net price at Chaminade University of Honolulu is $28,856. In-state tuition is $30,874 and out-of-state tuition is $30,874. Median student debt at graduation is $23,250.
What is the graduation rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu? ▼
Chaminade University of Honolulu has a 56.7% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 70.4%.
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Chaminade University of Honolulu is $23,250, while former students earn a median of $52,343 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 44% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 56.4% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $246.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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