Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Chaminade University of Honolulu 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Chaminade University of Honolulu retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Chaminade University of Honolulu Retention Rate
• Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Chaminade University of Honolulu Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Chaminade University of Honolulu Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 81% students making it past their freshmen year, Chaminade University of Honolulu has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Hawaii, the average is 64.95%.

Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rates

There were approximately 349 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

38% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 40% in six years, and 41% in eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Chaminade University of Honolulu graduation rate 40%.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Chaminade University of Honolulu? The standard length of time for most students is 4.35 years.

Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Chaminade University of Honolulu Drop Out Rate

Approximately 517 students or 59% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 517 students who did not complete their degree?

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 398 transferred to another institution.

• Chaminade University of Honolulu lost contact with the remaining 117 who we assumed dropped out.

Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Chaminade University of Honolulu are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.

First-Time / Full-Time Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Chaminade University of Honolulu represent 36% of the students in the class of 2015, and 49.28% of Chaminade University of Honolulu bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 38%, first-time students in the Chaminade University of Honolulu class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Chaminade University of Honolulu graduation rate was 54%, and by the eight year mark, 56% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Chaminade University of Honolulu First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Chaminade University of Honolulu Drop Out Rates

138 first-time / full-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 2 are still enrolled.

• 116 transferred to another institution.

• Chaminade University of Honolulu lost contact with the remaining 22 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Chaminade University of Honolulu represent 21.73% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time, part-time students in the Chaminade University of Honolulu class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 12%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Chaminade University of Honolulu Drop Out Rates

168 first-time / part-time students or 88% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 127 transferred to another institution.

• Chaminade University of Honolulu lost contact with the remaining 40 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

253 Chaminade University of Honolulu students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 28.78% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 52%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 53%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Chaminade University of Honolulu Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Chaminade University of Honolulu Drop Out Rates

119 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 90 transferred to another institution.

• Chaminade University of Honolulu lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

119 Chaminade University of Honolulu students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 13.54% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 21%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 23%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Chaminade University of Honolulu Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Chaminade University of Honolulu Drop Out Rates

92 non first-time / part-time students or 77% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 65 transferred to another institution.

• Chaminade University of Honolulu lost contact with the remaining 26 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics