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Chatham University

Chatham

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Chatham University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,410 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,717.

Established
1869
Motto
Filiae Nostrae Sicut Antarii Lapides
Mascot
Carson the Cougar
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

163 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Visit
70%Acceptance
1205SAT Avg
1,252Students
10:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$52,410Earnings 10yr
$25,717Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Chatham University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & Writing
550670
Math
520620

ACT Score Range

Composite
2327

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1205

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,810
Room & Board$14,324
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,981
Average Net Price$25,717
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,839
$30–48K$20,621
$48–75K$22,983
$75–110K$26,245
$110K+$27,814

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,717

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,326

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,252
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 8%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.2%
Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,709
8 Years$49,088
10 Years$52,410

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
4 mi(7 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
254 mi(440 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
311 mi(539 min)

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