Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Private
Chaminade University of Honolulu: international tuition 30,874 USD per year, one-year total cost 45,798 USD, acceptance rate 91.4%. Merit scholarships are not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 95.
Chaminade explicitly states international students are not eligible for merit scholarships. Need-based aid is described only through the FAFSA, so eligibility for international students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 91.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 490–625, Math 480–625. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 45,798 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
International tuition is 30,874 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 45,798 USD.
Does Chaminade University of Honolulu offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are not open to international students. Chaminade explicitly states international students are not eligible for merit scholarships. Need-based aid is described only through the FAFSA, so eligibility for international students is unclear.
What English scores does Chaminade University of Honolulu require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu?
The acceptance rate is 91.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearMerit is considered automatically at admission, but that text does not mention international students and the Admissions page says they are ineligible, so nothing can be concluded for a Vietnamese applicant.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions ignore international students' ability to pay; there is only a Certificate of Finances requirement after admission.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; only the FAFSA (for U.S. students) and a Certificate of Finances for the I-20 appear.
Scholarships at this school
Athletic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not mention international students; awards are decided by each team's coach.
Chaminade Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority January 15, 2026; final April 1, 2026
Hawai'i Guarantee ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says the scholarship is for Hawaii high school graduates and never mentions international students or citizenship, so an explicit exclusion of international students cannot be concluded.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: June 1
Merit Aid ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Need-Based ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page mentions need-based institutional grants but does not confirm availability to international students.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- SATACTOptional
- EssaysOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Nursing (BSN) Fall priority application deadlineApplicationabout47days
- Spring term recommended tuition deposit dateDeposit+68 days
- Nursing (BSN) Fall final application deadlineApplication+182 days
- Fall term recommended tuition deposit dateDeposit+198 days
- Fall term final application deadline (year not stated on page)Application+212 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data