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
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/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
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

3,611

Applied

2,923

Accepted

1,507

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,423

Females Applied

1,910

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,184

Males Applied

1,012

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.7

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	620
ACT Composite	25	23	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,518

Private

Fees

1,108

Full-time student fees

13,600

Room & board

6,800

Room only

Financial Aid

39,962

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,331

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,940

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,544

Avg. Loan Aid

23,730

Avg. Grant Aid

6,951

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,507

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

28%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.83%
Black or African American	7.67%
White or Caucasian	75.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	3.75%
Other	4.31%

Gender

Male (29.66%)

Female (70.21%)

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	58%

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		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	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		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

349

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 135

Part-time - 214

Male - 129

Female - 220