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Chatham University

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Chatham

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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70%Acceptance

1205SAT Avg

1,252Students

10:1Student:Faculty

66%Grad Rate

$52,410Earnings 10yr

$25,717Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & Writing

550670

Math

520620

ACT Score Range

Composite

2327

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,326

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

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

10 Years$52,410

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

Ice hockey

History & Fun Facts

•The college was renamed "Pennsylvania College for Women" in 1890, and "Chatham College" in 1955.
•The school gained university status from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on April 23, 2007, and publicly announced its new status on May 1, 2007, changing its name to Chatham University.
•In October 2025, Lambert was appointed as Chatham's 21st president.
•Chatham maintains a connection to its roots as a women's college with the Women's Institute, which celebrated 10 years in 2025.

Source: Wikipedia