Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | chatham.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Chatham University occupies a 39-acre campus in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for its historic Andrew Mellon estate grounds and arboretum setting. Originally established in 1869 as the Pennsylvania Female College, Chatham operated as a women's college until becoming fully coeducational in 2015. The institution maintains its main campus in Shadyside while also operating the 388-acre Eden Hall Campus north of Pittsburgh, which houses the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment. Chatham offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in sustainability, health sciences, creative writing, and interior architecture, while maintaining small class sizes across its three colleges. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in both Victorian mansions converted to dormitories and modern residence halls.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Chatham is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Chatham University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#326 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#239 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#27 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#393 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1290 |
| ACT | 23/27 |
| GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,560 |
| Room and Board | $14,324 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,634 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 13% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Biology | 9% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211556 IPEDS survey data for Chatham University.
Current students may use the Chatham University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025