Chatham University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Chatham University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,390 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1869 and is one of the 23 colleges and schools located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Chatham University.

Majors
Offered
69
Chatham University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medical, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Chatham University is high at 80% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at Chatham University is average: 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Chatham University is good - 10:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, around $40,700 annually. The additional fees at Chatham University not covered by tuition are about $1,500, which makes it a total of $42,200 per year.

Read the details about Chatham University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
According to recent data, 3,514 applications were submitted and 2,331 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

Chatham University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Chatham University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Chatham University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Chatham University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Chatham University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,200 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Chatham University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Chatham University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chatham University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Chatham University
Woodland Road, Office of Institutional Research
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15232, USA
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