Chaminade University, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The Chaminade University of Honolulu was established in 1955. Chaminade University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges. The university is ranked in the range of 600-801 among US Universities according to THE Rankings 2020. Chaminade University of Honolulu's ranking in the US News & World Report 2020 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #34.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Spread across 65-acres, the university offers graduate degrees in 23 fields and masters degrees in 5 programs. The main campus of University is at the base of St Louis Heights, which is the residential center of Kaimuki district. Apart from the course, it encourages its actively enrolled students in outdoor games like softball, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The most popular majors at the Chaminade University of Honolulu include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Psychology, General; Business Administration and Management, General; and Forensic Science and Technology.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The Chaminade University of Honolulu is ranked number 1 in Student life in Hawaii by the MSN/Stacker. Also, it is ranked #5 for Most Diverse Student Body for Private Universities by Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac and #28 in Top Performers on Social Mobility of West Regional Universities by the US News and World Report 2020 edition.

Notable Alumni of Chaminade University include Bob McDermott (politician, Republican member) and Elaine Duke (Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security).

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Chaminade University is dominated by Asian students and a smaller number of Hawaiian Pacific Islanders which proves that the university is very diverse and welcoming towards international students. Top recruiters include Hawaii Pacific Health, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Queen’s Health Systems, The Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and so on.