Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PAWoodland Road, Office of Institutional Research, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-365-1292
Founded in 1869, Chatham University is a fully co-educational institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Chatham University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business and economics, health sciences, and sustainability. The university is comprised of five schools: the School of Arts, Sciences and Business, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Sustainability, the Falk School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and the Shadyside School of Nursing.
Chatham University's main campus is located in the historic Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The university also has a 37-acre (15 ha) Eden Hall Campus in Richland Township, North Allegheny County, which serves as the home of the Falk School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and the School of Sustainability.
Chatham University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). The Falk School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Chatham University is ranked as the #1 "Best Value" school in the North by U.S. News & World Report and is also ranked in the top tier of "Best Regional Universities" in the North. The university was also ranked #2 in the nation for "Best Colleges for Veterans" by U.S. News & World Report.
Chatham University is a member of the Tree Campus USA program and is also designated as a "Bicycle Friendly University" by the League of American Bicyclists.
The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate programs are offered in the arts and sciences, business and economics, health sciences, and sustainability. Graduate programs are offered in the arts and sciences, business and economics, health sciences, sustainability, and education.
Chatham University is committed to providing a quality education that is affordable and accessible. The university offers a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Chatham University is dedicated to preparing students for success in their chosen field of study. The university offers a variety of career-related services, including career counseling, job search assistance, and internship and co-op opportunities.
Chatham University is committed to making a difference in the world. The university offers a variety of service-learning and volunteer opportunities. Students can also get involved in a variety of student organizations, including clubs, honor societies, and media groups.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2353
Acceptance Rate: 66.19%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.chatham.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.chatham.edu/admission/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $55128
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $55128
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Chatham University is $202837.22. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Chatham University. For graduates of Chatham University, we saw an average early-career income of $45500.00 and mid-career income of $81300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.