Overview

Chatham University is a University institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Woodland
Berry Hall
Pittsburgh, PA  15232
United States

Contact Ms. Amy M. Becher
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admission@chatham.edu
Phone: 800-837-1290
Fax: 412-365-1609

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Agriculture	×
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Interior Architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Conservation Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General	×
Public Health, Other	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis	×
Human Biology	×
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Work	×
Youth Services/administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Digital Arts	×
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other	×
Fine And Studio Arts Management	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music, General	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,446

Applied

2,135

Accepted

1,555

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,197

Females Applied

1,501

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,248

Males Applied

634

Males Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	598	550	670
SAT Math	563	520	625
ACT Composite	25	21	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,824

Private

Fees

1,162

Full-time student fees

14,008

Room & board

7,004

Room only

Financial Aid

36,846

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,382

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,976

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,243

Avg. Loan Aid

9,560

Avg. Grant Aid

2,437

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,555

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.83%
Black or African American	7.61%
White or Caucasian	76.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	3.48%
Other	3.24%

Gender

Male (29.97%)

Female (69.77%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	54%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Formal, Harvest Dinner and Moonlight Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Chatham Student Government, Residence Hall Council, Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC), Creative Writing Club and MFA Writing Council and Graduate Student Assembly

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
self-defense education, well-lighted pathways and sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

430

Total Faculty

Full-time - 130

Part-time - 300

Male - 154

Female - 276