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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003244
- Phone: (800) 759-2727
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
62.19%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,560Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Chatham University (Chatham)
600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA
Chatham University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Pittsburgh, PA, which is a predominantly urban area. Over two thousand students enroll at Chatham University annually.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- English Language And Literature
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. This school has an admissions rate of 62% of which only 31% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at chatham.edu.
Tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,400 for the year. Chatham University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Chatham University Cougars participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA.
Students should visit the school's http://www.chatham.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Chatham accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Chatham University is about 2,300. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 12% enrolling as graduate students and 54% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $37,000-$45,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $910 to $1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $24,698 |
Receiving Student Loans | 93% | $8,414 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Chatham University may provide services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Chatham University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Chatham University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biomedical Science
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, D, M)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Occupational Therapy (D, M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Mental Health Counseling
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Criminology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- La Roche College in Kutztown, PA (2 miles away)
- Carlow University in California, PA (7 miles away)
- Robert Morris University in Philadelphia, PA (10 miles away)
- Geneva College in Erie, PA (23 miles away)
- Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA (28 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003244
- Phone: (800) 759-2727
- School Homepage