Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	2	3
Science	2	3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives	3

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Considered if submitted	August 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

Woodland Road

City, State, Zip

Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826

Phone

(412) 365-1825

Fax

(412) 365-1609

E-mail

admissions@chatham.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

April 1

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

January 15

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA		X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

55% of 2,231 applicants were admitted

Women

57% of 1,623 applicants were admitted

Men

48% of 608 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

313 (26%) of 1,217 admitted students enrolled

Women

214 (23%) of 924 admitted students enrolled

Men

99 (34%) of 293 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.67

3.75 and Above

48%

3.50 - 3.74

20%

3.25 - 3.49

17%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

3%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

560 average
510-600 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

27%

Score of 500 - 600

58%

Score of 400 - 500

15%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

587 average
540-640 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

6%

Score of 600 - 700

40%

Score of 500 - 600

47%

Score of 400 - 500

6%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

24 average
22-27 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

9%

Score of 24 - 29

46%

Score of 18 - 23

44%

Score of 12 - 17

2%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 24%
Top quarter: 51%
Top half: 79%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$52,132

Tuition and Fees

$37,611

Room and Board

$12,090

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$1,431

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On or about March 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003244	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

271 (95.4%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

228 (84.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

228 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

53 (23.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

67%

Average Award

$29,499

Need-Based Gift

Received by 200 (87.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,012

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 200 (87.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,749

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 228 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

31 (10.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,096

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

865 (94.6%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

812 (93.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

812 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

109 (13.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

63%

Average Award

$26,138

Need-Based Gift

Received by 558 (68.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,112

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 698 (86.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,931

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 698 (86.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

89 (9.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,089

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

64%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$35,303

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

18.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

5.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

920

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music

Number of Awards

23

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

601

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Siblings of Current Students

Number of Awards

55

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,200

Academic Calendar System

Other

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration, engineering, nursing, social work, arts management with Carnegie Mellon, biology, counseling psychology, film/digital technology, leadership/organizational transformation, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, business, teaching, writing and creative writing, architecture (landscape and interior), global/public policy

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Not reported

Computer

Students required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

120

Part-Time Faculty

219

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

32%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 39% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 68% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

122,599

Computer Ownership

Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

202

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Pittsburgh Population

306,211

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

427 acres

Weather

Temperature

18.5 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September

Rain

153 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

6 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh

Nearest Train Station

6 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

60% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

40%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

self-defense education, well-lighted pathways and sidewalks

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Cougars

School Colors

Purple and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, bowling, cheerleading, soccer, squash, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, chatham student government, residence hall council, student athletic advisory council (saac), creative writing club and mfa writing council, graduate student assembly

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Mostly women

All Undergraduates

1,208

Women

920 (76.2%)

Men

288 (23.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

951

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian
5.8% Black/African-American
3.5% Hispanic/Latino
1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
68.1% White
17.9% Unknown

International Students.

5.5% from 25 countries

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

1,061

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

85.1%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

50.8%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

61.5%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

63.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

40%

Average Starting Salary

40%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

19.2%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 11%
Theology 2%
Arts and Sciences 11%
Medicine 6%
Education 3%
Other 23%