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Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 62% Acceptance
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62%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$29,954
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$48,709
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Chatham University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Pittsburgh, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 62%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
62% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 625
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 30
1typical 50% range36
62%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,458
Earnings 5yr: $154,532
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,476
Earnings 5yr: $116,195
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,034
Earnings 5yr: $82,161
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,353
Earnings 5yr: $85,240
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,633
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,453
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,403
Earnings 5yr: $60,507
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,992
Earnings 5yr: $67,582
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,750
Earnings 5yr: $72,132
Debt: $26,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,980
Earnings 5yr: $45,362
Debt: $21,853
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,034
Earnings 5yr: $50,842
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,110
Earnings 5yr: $45,682
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,204
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $89,095
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$29,954
In-State Tuition$44,626
Out-of-State Tuition$44,626
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

22%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,709
+8% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,410

Completion Signals

63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,326
Est. Monthly Payment
$198/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

33%
Men
67%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$68,652
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