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Former names | St. Louis Junior College (1955–57) Chaminade College (1957–77) |
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Motto | Vita In Verbo (Latin) |
Motto in English | Life in [the] Word |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1955 |
Accreditation | WSCUC |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Marianist) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU |
Endowment | $24.1 million (2020)[1] |
President | Lynn Babington |
Academic staff | 86 |
Students | 2,836 |
Undergraduates | 2,132 |
Location | , , United States 21°17.381′N 157°48.412′W / 21.289683°N 157.806867°W |
Colors | Blue, white, silver |
Nickname | Silverswords |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – PacWest |
Website | chaminade |
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private Marianist university in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, Chaminade is located in Kaimuki, Honolulu at the base of St. Louis Heights. Chaminade offers bachelor's degrees in 23 fields of study and 5 master's degree programs. Chaminade University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.