Chaminade University of Honolulu's published cost of attendance is $45,798. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $31,589, middle-income families pay around $25,597, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,306.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $45,798 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,874 |
| Room and Board | $17,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$16,942 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,856 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $31,589 |
| $30–48k | $21,591 |
| $48–75k | $25,597 |
| $75–110k | $28,054 |
| $110k+ | $29,306 |
Chaminade University of Honolulu's published cost of attendance is $45,798. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $31,589, middle-income families pay around $25,597, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,306. Azimuth ranks Chaminade University of Honolulu #1143 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Chaminade's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan options. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,749; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,437, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Chaminade University of Honolulu earn median 4-year earnings of $59,437, placing the institution in the 44.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Chaminade University of Honolulu sits in the 81.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Chaminade University of Honolulu #596 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Chaminade University of Honolulu's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 71 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $108,622, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $51,215, at 1.1x benchmark. Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the top programs, with 32 and 28 graduates respectively earning $51,344 and $56,778 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in health professions and supporting fields — drives the institution's overall earnings trajectory and positions graduates for stable, in-demand career pathways in Hawaii's healthcare sector.
