Chaminade University of Honolulu Acceptance Rate
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,034
- Admitted
- 1,884
- Yield
- 20%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate has risen from 85.6% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 918 to 2,034 (+122%) over that period.
Its 92.6% rate makes Chaminade University of Honolulu more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Hawaii schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
Chaminade University of Honolulu has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 918 | 786 | 85.6% | 239 |
| 2015–16 | 896 | 735 | 82% | 251 |
| 2016–17 | 842 | 769 | 91.3% | 289 |
| 2017–18 | 875 | 807 | 92.2% | 283 |
| 2018–19 | 908 | 887 | 97.7% | 296 |
| 2019–20 | 1,595 | 1,510 | 94.7% | 283 |
| 2020–21 | 1,714 | 1,525 | 89% | 276 |
| 2021–22 | 1,502 | 1,353 | 90.1% | 290 |
| 2022–23 | 1,381 | 1,290 | 93.4% | 303 |
| 2023–24 | 2,034 | 1,884 | 92.6% | 376 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,476 | 1,362 | 92.3% |
| Men | 558 | 522 | 93.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 565–665 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 520–655 |
How Chaminade University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate?
Chaminade University of Honolulu's acceptance rate is 92.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,884 admitted of 2,034 applicants).
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu test optional?
Chaminade University of Honolulu is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Chaminade University of Honolulu received 2,034 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,884.
What SAT score do you need for Chaminade University of Honolulu?
Admitted students at Chaminade University of Honolulu typically scored 565–665 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–655 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Chaminade University of Honolulu getting harder to get into?
Chaminade University of Honolulu has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.6% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.chaminade.edu/.