What SAT score do I need for Chatham University?

Chatham University's middle 50% SAT range is 1070 to 1295. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Chatham University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Chatham University?

Chatham University admits roughly 62% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Chatham University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $29,954 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Chatham University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Chatham University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 62.0%
SAT mid-50: 1070-1295
Cost after aid: $29,954
Graduation rate: 63%

What Chatham University says matters

How Chatham University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 62%; 2,135 of 3,444
Yield: 13%; 272 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1080-1270
ACT mid-50: 21-30
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 51%634 of 1,248
Women: 68%1,501 of 2,197

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record

Important

Academic GPA
Application essay

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Geographical residence
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Alumni relation
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Chatham University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission110

Entrance Exams

SAT: Yes
ACT: Yes
AP: Yes
Institutional Exam: Yes
SAT or ACT: /ADMS_CONSIDER

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 1,248
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 2,197
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 1
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 634
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,501
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 98
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 173
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 3,444
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 2,135
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 272
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,571
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,266
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 168
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,379
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 853
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 99
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 494
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 16
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 5

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 11
English: 4
Mathematics: 2
Science: 2
Other (specify): 3
Total academic units: 20
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 3
History: 2
Other (specify): 3

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.216
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.074
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,080
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,190
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 550
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 610
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 670
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 520
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 570
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 625
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 32%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 15
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 46
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 32
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 3
SAT Math: 600-699: 30
SAT Math: 500-599: 48
SAT Math: 400-499: 17
SAT Math: 300-399: 2
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 3
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 48
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 38
SAT Composite: 800-999: 10
SAT Composite: Total: 99
ACT Composite: 30-36: 33
ACT Composite: 24-29: 38
ACT Composite: 18-23: 29
ACT Math: 30-36: 14
ACT Math: 24-29: 38
ACT Math: 18-23: 48
ACT English: 30-36: 38
ACT English: 24-29: 33
ACT English: 18-23: 5
ACT English: 12-17: 19
ACT English: 6-11: 3
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.59
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 91%

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:: 35
Yes, on a rolling basis:: Considered
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 150
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 year

Transfer Admission26

Fall Applicants

Men: 139
Women: 246
Total: 386
Men: 57
Women: 119
Total: 177
Men: 29
Women: 61
Total: 91

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
Summer: Yes
High school transcript: Required for Some
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required
Interview: Recommended
Standardized test scores: Recommended for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Recommended
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 24
Unit Type: C
Number: 90
Unit Type: C
Number: 90
Unit Type: C

Academic Offerings and Policies22

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: Yes
Cross-registration: Yes
Distance learning: Yes
Double major: Yes
Dual enrollment: Yes
English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Exchange student program (domestic): Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Liberal arts/career combination: Yes
Student-designed major: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
English (including composition): Yes
Humanities: Yes
Intensive writing: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life24

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 35%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 83%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 17%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 4.0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 33%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 54%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 46%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 7.0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 19
Average age of full-time students: 19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes

ROTC

Name of Cooperating Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Housing

Apartments for married students: Yes
Apartments for single students: Yes
Special housing for disabled students: Yes
Special housing for international students: Yes
Theme housing: Yes

Annual Expenses16

Information

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Private Tuition

Tuition: 43518
Tuition: 43518

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 1108
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13600
Housing Only (on-campus):: 6800
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6800
Required Fees:: 1608
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13600
Housing Only (on-campus):: 6800
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6800

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation:: 1000
Other expenses:: 1000

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:: 1450

Financial Aid78

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 67
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 9,585

Methodology

Both FM and IM: Yes

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 2211985
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 1720871
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 21862217
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 433935
Total Scholarships/Grants: 26229008
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 9022375
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 2304123
Total Self-Help: 11326498
Parent Loans: 2667014
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 17212
Athletic Awards: 80576

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Total Scholarships/Grants: 0
Total Self-Help: 0

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 258
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 147
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 145
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 69
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 74
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 145
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 2
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 58%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 36382
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 1942
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 1918
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 1636
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 979
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 768
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 673
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 460
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 424
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 667
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 170
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 82%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 36846
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 2437
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2221
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2243
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 20
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 19
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 19
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 8
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 7
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 0
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 2506
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 3678
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2461
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2461

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 169

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 142
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 140
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 84
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 83
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 2990
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 2068

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 11
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 6,976
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 376,379

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes

Financial Aid Reply

or within____weeks of notification.: 4

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Alumni affiliation: Yes
Art: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
State/district residency: Yes

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred23

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Agriculture: 0.8
Natural resources and conservation: 3.2
Architecture: 5.6
Communication/journalism: 2
Communication technologies: 0.8
Education: 2.8
English: 2.8
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.4
Biological/life sciences: 18.9
Mathematics and statistics: 2
Interdisciplinary studies: 6
Parks and recreation: 11.2
Physical sciences: 1.2
Psychology: 11.7
Public administration and social services: 2.4
Social sciences: 6.4
Visual and performing arts: 5.2
Health professions and related programs: 6.8
Business/marketing: 9.2
History: 0.4
TOTAL (should = 100%): 99.8%

Enrollment And Persistence105

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 99
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 173
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 27
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 32
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: men: 265
All other degree-seeking: women: 549
Total degree-seeking: men: 391
Total degree-seeking: women: 754
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 391
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 756
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 1
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 5
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 36
All other degree-seeking: men: 7
All other degree-seeking: women: 39
Total degree-seeking: men: 13
Total degree-seeking: women: 75
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 62
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 254
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 2
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 75
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 329
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 46
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 191
All other degree-seeking: men: 67
All other degree-seeking: women: 257
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 5
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 47
All other degree-seeking: men: 23
All other degree-seeking: women: 101
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 22
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 28
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 170
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 1,555
Total all graduate: 759
Grand Total All Students: 2,314

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 113
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 448
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Persistence

Bachelor's degrees: 249
Master's degrees: 243
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 157

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 88
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 124
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 61
Total: 273
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 88
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 124
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 61
Total: 273
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 44
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 70
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 34
Total: 148
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 9
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 23
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 56
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 79
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 36
Total: 171
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 64
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 64
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 59
Total: 63
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size20

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 130
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 11
C. Total number who are women: 84
D. Total number who are men: 46
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 300
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 9
C. Total number who are women: 192
D. Total number who are men: 108
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 430
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 20
C. Total number who are women: 276
D. Total number who are men: 154
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 0
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 0
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Undergraduate Class Size

Total: 0
Total: 0

Source: Chatham University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Chatham University

Chatham University is a very small private university in Pittsburgh, PA, in a city setting.

What Chatham University looks for

Chatham University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Chatham University?
Chatham University's middle 50% SAT range is 1070 to 1295. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Chatham University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Chatham University?
Chatham University admits roughly 62% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Chatham University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $29,954 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Chatham University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Chatham University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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