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Chatham University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Chatham University offer?

Chatham University currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Chatham University?

The nearest major airport is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 17 miles away.

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Chatham University Campus Tours & Visits — Pittsburgh, PA

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

70%

Acceptance

1205

SAT Avg

1,252

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

66%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$52,410

Earnings 10yr

$25,717

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

Ice hockey

History & Fun Facts

•The college was renamed "Pennsylvania College for Women" in 1890, and "Chatham College" in 1955.
•The school gained university status from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on April 23, 2007, and publicly announced its new status on May 1, 2007, changing its name to Chatham University.
•In October 2025, Lambert was appointed as Chatham's 21st president.
•Chatham maintains a connection to its roots as a women's college with the Women's Institute, which celebrated 10 years in 2025.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & Writing

550670

Math

520620

ACT Score Range

Composite

2327

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Chatham University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,326

Programs (89)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.2%

Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,709

10 Years$52,410

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

4 mi(7 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

254 mi(440 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

311 mi(539 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh17 mi

MDTHarrisburg168 mi

BUFBuffalo Niagara183 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA4 mi

~7 min drive

Harrisburg, PA160 mi

~4h 37m drive

Buffalo, NY177 mi

~5h 7m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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ACT Score Range

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Cost & Financial Aid

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Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (89)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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