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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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
1,498
Undergraduates
417
Men - 27.8%
1,088
Women - 72.6%
886
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 3,514 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.71 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
563 average
510-620 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
598 average
550-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
21-29 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$63,448
Tuition and Fees
$43,810
Room and Board
$13,638
Average Percent of Need Met
65%
Average Freshman Award
$37,962
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$43,394
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
139
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
29%
10-19
39%
20-29
23%
30-39
9%
40-49
1%
50-99
0%
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Pittsburgh Population
299,226
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh, PA
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
54% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Cougars
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
3.8%
Black/African-American
6.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3%
White
78.9%
Unknown
4.7%
International Students
2.2% from 21 countries
First-Year Students Returning
80.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
62.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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