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Chatham University

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA · City · 1,232 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$29,954
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$52,410
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
62%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is best known for its pioneering commitment to sustainability and women's leadership, rooted in its legacy as the alma mater of environmentalist Rachel Carson. The university excels in high-demand academic areas, particularly through its Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and respected programs in creative writing, business, and health sciences. Campus culture blends a close-knit, socially conscious liberal arts environment with active student engagement, where historic charm meets a forward-thinking, inclusive mindset. Chatham is uniquely distinguished by its Eden Hall Campus—the world’s first fully sustainable, net-zero energy academic campus—which serves as a living laboratory alongside the university's historic, arboretum-certified Shadyside grounds.

Wikipedia:Chatham University is a private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded as a women's college, it began enrolling men in undergraduate programs in 2015. In 2024-2025, Chatham University enrolled approximately 2,300 students, including 1,551 total undergraduate students and 769 total graduate students, with a larger student body expected for 2026-2027.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15232 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
16 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,626
Housing & food (on campus)$13,600
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$61,224
Average net price$29,954
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,626
Housing & food (on campus)$13,600
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$61,224
Average net price$29,954
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.chatham.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$45,700
Fees$1,190
Housing$7,050
Food$7,284
Total published by the school$61,224
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,675
$30–48k
$24,086
$48–75k
$26,051
$75–110k
$30,120
$110k+
$33,636
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $27,061
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$9,585
First-years who got one67
Source: Chatham University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
26%
Pell students: 64.7% · others: 62.3% 
8 yrs after starting
66% graduated · 23% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$48,709
10 yrs after entry$52,410
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$25k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1198
R 550–670 · M 520–625
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1295
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 50.8% · women 68.3% 
Yield: 12.7% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Chatham University: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Chatham University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Chatham University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
22%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$56,203
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
7%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
61.8%
Out of state
35.7%
International
1.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: OH 22 · MD 14 · NY 10 · CA 9 · NJ 9

Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Squash
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$48,709
After 10 yrs
$52,410
Psychology, General35
Biology, General34
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Sustainability Studies24
Interior Architecture21
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing16
Communication and Media Studies15
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13
Mathematics and Statistics, Other8
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology6
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management6
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5
Graphic Communications4
Criminology4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$80M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,160/mo
Teaching spend
$13,358
per student
Federal loans
53%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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