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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,502
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $61,561
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Chatham University is a private nonprofit college in Pittsburgh, PA with 1,232 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, and admitted students average 1198 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,502 per year ($16,600 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,561 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,169
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,923
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–670
200800
SAT Math520–625
200800
ACT Composite21–30
136
What Chatham University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $61,097
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $45,986
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,600
- $30–48k$17,446
- $48–75k$19,056
- $75–110k$26,890
- $110k+$31,227
Get a personal estimate with Chatham University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $61,561
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,380
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,232
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White76%
- Hispanic6%
- Black8%
- Asian4%
Chatham University FAQ
What is Chatham University's acceptance rate?+
Chatham University admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Chatham University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–625 on SAT Math; the average total is 1198.
What ACT score do you need for Chatham University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–30.
Is Chatham University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Chatham University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,169 students applied to Chatham University and 2,923 were admitted; 332 enrolled.
Does Chatham University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Chatham University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Chatham University require an essay?+
Chatham University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Chatham University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $61,097 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,502.
What is Chatham University's graduation rate?+
64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 211556 · How we use this data
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