Chatham University
Private college · Pittsburgh, PA · 1,232 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1295
ACT (middle 50%)
21–30
Average net price
$25,502
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$61,097
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
64%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Chatham University?
Chatham University accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1295 on the SAT. A score at or above 1295 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–30.
The latest federal data says Chatham University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Chatham University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Chatham University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $61,097 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,502 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $45,986 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$45,986
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$45,986
- Room & board$14,008
- Total cost of attendance$61,097
- Average net price after grants$25,502
Popular majors
Biology, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology.
Chatham University FAQ
- What is Chatham University's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Chatham University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1295. Aim for 1295 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Chatham University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–30.
- Is Chatham University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Chatham University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Chatham University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Chatham University cost?
- About $61,097 a year before aid; $25,502 on average after grants.
- What is Chatham University's FAFSA school code?
- 003244. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Chatham University receives your information.
- What is Chatham University's graduation rate?
- 64% of students finish within six years.
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