Chaminade University of Honolulu Acceptance Rate (91%) & SAT

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?

Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,771 of 1,937 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 490–625 reading and writing, 480–625 math

Average net price: $27,695 a year (2022–23)

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Chaminade University of Honolulu GPA requirements

Chaminade University of Honolulu requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Chaminade University of Honolulu hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Chaminade University of Honolulu acceptance rate

Chaminade University of Honolulu admitted 1,771 of 1,937 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Honolulu, Hawaii, with 1,831 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Chaminade University of Honolulu in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	490	555	625
SAT Math	480	505	625

4% submitted SAT scores, as Chaminade University of Honolulu reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1060 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Chaminade University of Honolulu looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Chaminade University of Honolulu's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Chaminade University of Honolulu awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,695 a year at Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Chaminade University of Honolulu with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Chaminade University of Honolulu admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA does Chaminade University of Honolulu look for?

Chaminade University of Honolulu requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is it easy to get into Chaminade University of Honolulu?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Chaminade University of Honolulu admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?

Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,771 of 1,937 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Chaminade University of Honolulu's SAT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Chaminade University of Honolulu's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–625 in reading and writing and 480–625 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Chaminade University of Honolulu require the SAT or ACT?

No. Chaminade University of Honolulu is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores.

How much does GPA matter at Chaminade University of Honolulu?

A lot: Chaminade University of Honolulu requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Chaminade University of Honolulu consider legacy status?

No. Chaminade University of Honolulu doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Chaminade University of Honolulu accept AP credit?

Yes. Chaminade University of Honolulu awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Chaminade University of Honolulu after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,695 a year at Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Chaminade University of Honolulu's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Chaminade University of HonoluluU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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