Chaminade University Honolulu received high marks for academic excellence, value and student life by two organizations that provide annual university rankings.
The U.S. News and World Report 2025 Best Colleges, released Tuesday, ranked Chaminade University 21st as the best value among regional universities in the West. The publication also ranked Chaminade No. 33 among the best regional universities in the West.
Chaminade’s nursing program was also ranked among the best undergraduate nursing departments.
“U.S. News & World Report recognizes our school as one of the best regional universities in the West, recognizing our strong commitment to affordability and outstanding value,” said Dr. Lynn Babington, president of Chaminade University. We are honored to be recognized by Chaminade University,” said Dr. Lynn Babington, President of Chaminade University. -A tuition program, a service-oriented mission, and a focus on leadership development and academic advancement that prepares students for post-graduation success and maximizes their potential to positively impact Hawaii’s communities. We will make sure that you can demonstrate your skills to the best of your ability. ”
Chaminade University consistently ranks high in the “Best Value” school category, and the university recently introduced the “Hawaii Guaranteed” tuition program. This initiative offers local high school seniors who enter as freshmen the same tuition as the University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s annual residential undergraduate tuition and an achievable pathway to graduate in four years.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on up to 19 key indicators of academic quality and evaluate approximately 1,500 four-year degree-granting institutions across the United States. These statistics reflect not only educational excellence and graduate outcomes, but also considerations that vary from person to person, such as campus culture, the strengths of particular majors, and financial aid offered.
These rankings are based on an in-depth analysis of various data points, as explained in the Best Colleges methodology article.
In separate college rankings, Niche, a company that provides rankings on various aspects of the college experience, Chaminade was ranked #1 for best college location and best student life in Hawaii, and was named the safest college in Hawaii. It was also selected as a campus. Based on a combination of datasets and reviews. Nationally, Chaminade University ranks Niche #28 out of 1,373 schools as the best college campus in America.
For more information about Chaminade’s Hawaii Guaranteed Tuition Program and academic programs, visit chaminade.edu.
