Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,192
Graduate Enrollment: 983
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.39%
Male/Female: 25% / 75% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.7%
Black: 5.2%
Hispanic: 5.0%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.6%
Unknown race: 5.0%
Black: 5.2%
Hispanic: 5.0%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.6%
Unknown race: 5.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,414
In-State tuition: $40,877Out-of-State tuition: $40,877
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,226 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,226 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $77,794 (2017)
Median Family Income: $56,204 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,082 |
| $30k-48k | $20,642 |
| $48k-75k | $23,683 |
| $75k-110k | $25,506 |
| $110k+ | $31,742 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 56%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,916 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,794 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,487 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Agriculture. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Interior Architecture. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Interior Architecture. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | $19,500 | $207 | ||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $50,516 ($4,210) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 37 | $426 | $37,297 ($3,108) | $39,023 ($3,252) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 30 | $26,500 | $260 | $22,674 ($1,890) | $62,661 ($5,222) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 38 | $469 | $37,885 ($3,157) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 19 | $26,453 | $271 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 33 | $21,853 | $215 | ||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $555 | |||
| First Professional Degree | Psychology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 30 | $700 | $36,595 ($3,050) | $43,675 ($3,640) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 66 | $1,553 | $106,561 ($8,880) | $110,575 ($9,215) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 40 | $785 | $59,771 ($4,981) | $66,767 ($5,564) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 69 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 29 | $27,000 | $149 | $66,598 ($5,550) | $75,487 ($6,291) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 83 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $411 | $64,981 ($5,415) | $79,946 ($6,662) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,324Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $87,337,683 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $106,606,787 (2022)