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ACCEPTANCE RATE

62.19%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

22

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$23,560

Average 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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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Chatham University prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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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.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Chatham, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
    • Total Employment: 410
    • Average Annual Salary: $66340

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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
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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

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