A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chaminade University of Honolulu are predominantly Asian with a smaller Hawaiian/Pacific Islander population. The school has very high racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Chaminade University of Honolulu has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
18%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
31%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
19%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 158% more female students than male students enrolled at Chaminade University of Honolulu with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chaminade University of Honolulu has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
662
|
| Women |
1,707
|
Chaminade University of Honolulu serves a high number of out-of-state students with 58% of the student body residing outside of Hawaii or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 35.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141486 IPEDS survey data for Chaminade University of Honolulu.