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About Chatham University

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Chatham University is a private university in Pittsburgh, PA, known for its womens college heritage, doctoral professional programs, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Chatham University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 306 students each year. Chatham University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Chatham University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,982 per year; the sticker price of $56,103 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Chatham University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1175
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1270 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Chatham University

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Essay Strategy
Chatham has a strong identity around sustainability and social justice, so if any of your essays can authentically connect your interests to those themes, make that connection explicit rather than leaving admissions to infer it.
Application Strategy
Chatham values applicants who have a clear sense of direction, so name the specific program you are applying to and explain why that program at Chatham fits your goals, whether that is the MFA in Creative Writing, the Interior Architecture program, or another.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Chatham University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$22.7k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$24.1k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$26.1k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$30.1k
110k+~$56k/yr$33.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,308
Undergrad Enrollment
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