Chatham University
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$39,443
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About Chatham University
Chatham University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,456, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $39,443.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
73% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
69%
Unknown
12%
Black
7%
Hispanic
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
76%
Socio-economic diversity
33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
15
Total Online Enrollment
1,167
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate 80% online
Master's 15% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $39,443 | $39,443 |
Graduate | $18,882 | $18,882 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $12,226 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,226 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,500 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $54,669 | $54,669 |
Off-campus without family | $56,169 | $56,169 |
Off-campus with family | $43,943 | $43,943 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
33%
State Grant Aid
47%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
CCCAA
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Swimming Diving
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
International Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
International Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
International Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
3Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
4Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
5Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
6Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Conservation Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
7Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
10Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Services/Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Services/Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine and Studio Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine and Studio Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
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