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Chatham University
Most applicants get into Chatham University — 62% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Chatham University sits in Pittsburgh proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $86,034 four years out. Faculty pay averages $97,920 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,232 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1290 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Chatham University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1070–1290 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Chatham University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Chatham University received 4,169 applications and admitted 2,923 (70.1%), with 332 enrolling.
How Chatham University compares
| Chatham University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,626 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,410 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Chatham University's median earnings are $52,410 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $44,626 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Chatham University lists tuition at $44,626 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Chatham University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $44,626 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,232 undergraduates, Chatham University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
63.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a Chatham University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Chatham University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,034 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $73,633 |
| Biology, General | $65,750 |
| Psychology, General | $56,980 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,204 |
Median earnings for these 5 Chatham University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,410 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Chatham University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Chatham University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 62% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Chatham University's acceptance rate?
70.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,923 admitted from 4,169 applicants.
How much does Chatham University cost?
At Chatham University, published tuition is $44,626 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Chatham University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Chatham University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,410 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Chestnut Hill College — 74.5% admitted
- Cedar Crest College — 84.1% admitted
- Arcadia University — 80.2% admitted
- Drexel University — 79.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.