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Chatham University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Pittsburgh, PA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Chatham is a small private university in Pittsburgh with 2,387 students and a 62% acceptance rate. The school's strongest academic programs are in biology, psychology, and parks & recreation. While the 6-year graduation rate is 63%, the average net price after financial aid is relatively affordable at $28,322 annually.

Acceptance rate
62.0%
Enrollment
2,387
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
63%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1070 – 1295
ACT (composite)
21 – 30
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$22,675
family income
$30–48k
$24,086
family income
$48–75k
$26,051
family income
$75–110k
$30,120
family income
$110k+
$33,636
family income
22% receive Pell grants
53% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Chatham University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Biology
19.0%
Psychology
11.7%
Parks & Recreation
11.3%
Business & Marketing
9.3%
Health Professions
6.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$52,410
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,709
Completion
63%
Retention
78%
Median debt
$23,250

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chatham University?

Chatham University has an acceptance rate of 62.0%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Chatham University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1295 on the SAT. The ACT range is 21–30.

How much does Chatham University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $22,675 per year, rising to $33,636 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.