Chaminade University of Honolulu
About
As Hawaii’s only Catholic university, Chaminade University of Honolulu is best known for integrating Marianist educational values with a deeply supportive, family-like campus culture rooted in the *’ohana* spirit. The university boasts particularly strong, career-oriented programs in Nursing, Forensic Sciences, and Criminology, where students benefit from small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and direct faculty mentorship. Located in the vibrant, hillside neighborhood of Kaimuki just minutes from Waikiki, Chaminade offers a diverse and active student experience enriched by its distinctive status as a Native Hawaiian-serving institution dedicated to community service and Pacific Island cultural preservation.
Wikipedia:Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private Marianist university in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, Chaminade is in Kaimuki, Honolulu, at the base of St. Louis Heights. Chaminade University offers bachelor's degrees in 23 fields and 5 master's degree programs. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
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Chaminade University of Honolulu accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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