Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private
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Chatham University admitted 62.0% of applicants university-wide (2,135 of 3,444).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 62.0% | 2,135 | 3,444 |
| In-state | 80.6% | 1,266 | 1,571 |
| Out-of-state | 61.9% | 853 | 1,379 |
| International applicants | 3.2% | 16 | 494 |
| Men | 50.8% | 634 | 1,248 |
| Women | 68.3% | 1,501 | 2,197 |
Of 2,135 admitted students, 272 enrolled (12.7% yield).
Chatham University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1080–1270
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Chatham University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $61,726/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,518 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,208 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $61,726/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,675 |
| $30k–48k | $24,086 |
| $48k–75k | $26,051 |
| $75k–110k | $30,120 |
| Over $110k | $33,636 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $21,000-$25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Chatham Honors Scholarship — $17,000-$20,000 per year (Merit)
- Cougar Scholarship — $14,000-$16,000 per year (Merit)
- Chatham Award — $10,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $8,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
- Chatham Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $21,000-$25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Chatham Honors Scholarship — $17,000-$20,000 per year (Merit)
- International Merit Scholarship — $10,000 - $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Cougar Scholarship — $14,000-$16,000 per year (Merit)
- Chatham Award — $10,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $8,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
Chatham University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed online application for admission
- Admissions essay or personal statement
- All official secondary and postsecondary transcripts, mark sheets or records
- Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, PTE, ACTFL, Duolingo, STEP)
- SAT and ACT scores (optional)
- One letter of recommendation
- Copy of immigration documents (if currently living in the United States)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed online application for admission
- Admissions essay or personal statement
- All official secondary and postsecondary transcripts, mark sheets or records
- Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, PTE, ACTFL, Duolingo, STEP)
- SAT and ACT scores (optional)
- One letter of recommendation
- Copy of immigration documents (if currently living in the United States)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Chatham University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,410
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 63.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
Chatham University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #213
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Chatham University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (16%), Business & marketing (11%), Visual & performing arts (9%).
Chatham University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.