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Chaminade University of Honolulu was founded in the year 1955 and is situated in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. The Society of Mary (Marianists), a Roman Catholic religious order, played a vital role in the establishment of this university. This university was named in honor of Father William Joseph Chaminade, a French Catholic priest known for surviving persecution during the French Revolution. This university offers degree programs in various subjects including interior design, forensic science, communication, business, education, and religious studies. The academic divisions of the university are:
The university has a wide range of athletic teams that students participate in. The men's sports teams participate in cross country, basketball, soccer and golf. The women's teams participate in cross country, soccer, basketball, tennis, softball, and volleyball.
Chaminade is in Honolulu, HI. Honolulu is a large city. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Chaminade is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Chaminade include education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Chaminade scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 520 in 2007. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Chaminade are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,685 students study at the school (in 2007). Chaminade is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Pacific West Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Chaminade University Of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816-1578
General Phone: (808) 735-4711
http://www.chaminade.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 183 | education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, special ed, teacher ed |
| Liberal Arts | 160 | general studies, history courses, English, social services, international relations, humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 138 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | counseling psychology, psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, accounting and management, marketing |
| Design | 12 | interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | pastoral counseling, religion, theology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Science | 5 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Chaminade in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 308 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 272 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 146 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Chaminade had a total enrollment of 2,685 students (2,115 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 45% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Chaminade offers campus housing for 397 of its 2,115 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Honolulu, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 784 | 735 | 94% | 243 | 33% |
| Men | 243 | 232 | 95% | 87 | 38% |
| Women | 541 | 503 | 93% | 156 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,470 |
| Room and board | $ 9,790 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,118 |
Financial Aid:
Chaminade participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160500)
Chaminade has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $97,283 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $81,318 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $88,798 | 4 | $74,454 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $69,407 | 3 | $70,027 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $55,229 | 5 | $58,244 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $51,126 | 11 | $47,587 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,873 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $40,766 | 7 | $38,361 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $57,477 | 26 | $49,742 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 41 | 73 |
| Track | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Basketball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 31 | 43 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chaminade Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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