COLLEGE PROFILE
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
Chatham University (formerly Chatham College) is a private, liberal arts college founded in 1869 awarding baccalaureate degrees to women only. The university offers masters, doctorates, and online continuing education to women and men. Its 32-acre campus is located in a residential area, eight miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Several mansions in the neighborhood serve as student dormitories.
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| Web Site | www.chatham.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | No, women only |
| Undergraduate Students | 903 |
| Women | 857 (94.9%) |
| Men | 46 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Students | 1,317 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 62% of 693 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.48 |
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| SAT Math | 506 average 460-560 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 537 average 480-600 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 522 average 455-580 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 23 average 19-26 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $44,946 |
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Tuition and Fees | $31,532 |
Room and Board | $9,692 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 78% |
| Average Freshman Award | $26,715 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | Not reported |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | 4-1-4 |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 100 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 41% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 14% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 50-59 students: 1% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Pittsburgh Population | 334,563 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 74% of freshmen, 16% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Cougars |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian 14.4% Black/African-American 3.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 69.6% White 7.5% Unknown |
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| International Students | 6.2% from 28 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 70.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 47.4% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.26 | 3.66 | 505 | 615 | 635 | |
| Low | 3.00 | 3.51 | 390 | 600 | 610 | |
| High | 3.51 | 3.80 | 620 | 630 | 660 | |
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