Chatham University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	754
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chatham University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Chatham University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Chatham University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Chatham University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,877

Cost of attendance at Chatham University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,877

Cost of attendance at Chatham University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Chatham University received on average $27,300 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,300

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	87	33%	$5,007	$435,641
Other Federal Grant	87	33%	$5,525	$480,641
State Grant/Scholarships	123	47%	$5,145	$632,788
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	260	100%	$23,018	$5,984,647
Total Grant & Scholarships	260	100%	$27,300	$7,098,076

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chatham University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chatham University students is 62.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.3%.

62.9%

asian 50.0% 3 students
African American 33.3% 6 students
white 71.8% 107 students
unknown 50.0% 3 students
hispanic 33.3% 4 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball Presidents' Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Presidents' Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Chatham University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chatham University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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