Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Chatham University reported a 70.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Chatham University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, PA, with an SAT reference of 1180 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $29,954 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

70.1%

4,169 applicants

SAT reference

1180

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$29,954

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Chatham University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)107011801295
ACT (composite, 1–36)232627

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,232

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Chatham University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$22,675
$30,001 – $48,000$24,086
$48,001 – $75,000$26,051
$75,001 – $110,000$30,120
$110,000+$33,636

Top Majors at Chatham University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences47
Psychology29
Parks, Recreation & Fitness28
Business, Management & Marketing23
Health Professions17
Social Sciences16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies15
Architecture14
Visual & Performing Arts11
Natural Resources & Conservation8

Financial Aid at Chatham University

About Chatham University

Official website: https://www.chatham.edu/

Admissions: https://www.chatham.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham University

What is the acceptance rate at Chatham University?

Chatham University reported a 70% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,169. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Chatham University?

The historical 70% acceptance rate suggests Chatham University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Chatham University?

The imported historical records for Chatham University include an SAT reference value of 1180 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Chatham University?

The stored historical average net price at Chatham University is $29,954 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $27,984 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Chatham University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Chatham University is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Chatham University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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