Known for biology — close-knit campus
Chatham University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,410 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,717.
Established
1869
Motto
Filiae Nostrae Sicut Antarii Lapides
Mascot
Carson the Cougar
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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70%Acceptance
1205SAT Avg
1,252Students
10:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$52,410Earnings 10yr
$25,717Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1205
Reading & Writing
550670
Math
520620
ACT Score Range
Composite
2327
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$43,810
Room & Board$14,324
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,981
Average Net Price$25,717
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$20,839
$30–48K$20,621
$48–75K$22,983
$75–110K$26,245
$110K+$27,814
Programs (89)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,252
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%
Race & Ethnicity
White 75%
Black 8%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate66.2%
Freshman Retention78.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$48,709
8 Years$49,088
10 Years$52,410
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cougars
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia