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At Chaminade University, our academic programs are designed with you in mind. You set the course for your journey, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. We believe in the power of education to drive positive change and broaden perspectives. We’ll inspire and challenge you to use your mind and heart to help build stronger and more just communities.
of undergraduate students received some form of financial aid
AY 2020-2021
Best Student life in Hawaii
Niche, 2022
Most Diverse Student Body for Private Universities
Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
Best Value – Regional University West
US News & World Report, 2022
Regional University West
US News & World Report, 2022
CIFAL HONOLULU CENTRE
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
CIFAL Honolulu Centre is part of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It is the 21st international training and research center of the CIFAL Global Network and the only center located in the Pacific Region.
Chaminade News

Chaminade Hosts Virtual Forum with Medical Team Who Performed the First Pig-Heart Transplant
In January 2022, 57-year-old David Bennett, Sr., was suffering from terminal heart disease when he made history—and grabbed headlines—as the first person to receive a genetically modified pig’s heart. The…

2022 Hawaii Catholic Schools Teacher of the Year
The COVID pandemic has been tough on kids—and Rica Velasco knows that better than most. As the guidance counselor at St. Joseph’s Parish School in Waipahu, Velasco has grappled with…
Dr. David Carter Recognized for Achievements in Forensic Sciences
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) recognized Chaminade University’s Forensic Sciences Director and Professor Dr. David Carter for his significant contributions to the discipline, to the broader community and…
Chaminade Launches Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy Program
To help meet a critical need for mental health services, leadership and program administration in Hawaii, Chaminade University has launched a new Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) program…
Chaminade Associate Professor Awarded Fullbright-Hays Grant
The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program under the U.S. Department of Education recently awarded a $100,000 grant to Dr. Eva Washburn-Repollo of Chaminade University to fund a summer program meant to increase Hawaii’s…
Celebrating the Past and Future: Nursing Pinning and White Coat Ceremonies
The journey to becoming a nurse requires hard work, endurance—and plenty of support along the way. It’s a lot like a marathon. And leading up to the finish line, there…