More selective than 20% of Hawaii colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Chaminade University of Honolulu over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Chaminade University of Honolulu SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Chaminade University of Honolulu is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 625 |
| SAT math | 480 | 625 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Chaminade University of Honolulu admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 490–625 | 480–625 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 565–665 | 520–655 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Chaminade University of Honolulu compared with other Hawaii colleges?
Chaminade University of Honolulu has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 6 Hawaii colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | 47% | 53% | $16,774 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 61% | 48% | $11,856 |
| 3 | Hawaii Pacific University | 86% | 35% | $29,657 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 87% | 64% | $15,664 |
| 5 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | 91% | 55% | $28,856 |
| 6 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 95% | 50% | $10,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Hawaii colleges →
Who enrolls at Chaminade University of Honolulu
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Chaminade University of Honolulu admissions questions
What is the Chaminade University of Honolulu acceptance rate?
Chaminade University of Honolulu accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,884 of 2,034 applicants were admitted.
Does Chaminade University of Honolulu require the SAT or ACT?
Chaminade University of Honolulu considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Chaminade University of Honolulu?
The middle 50% of Chaminade University of Honolulu enrolled first-year students scored 970–1250 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (376 of 1,884).
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu getting harder to get into?
Chaminade University of Honolulu accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Chaminade University of Honolulu overview