Chatham University

www.chatham.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $43,518
    3% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $31,280
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    62%
    3,446 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,309
    74% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    63.1%
    169 Graduates

    About

    Chatham University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Chatham University were Registered Nursing (61 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (54 degrees), and Physical Therapy (33 degrees).

    In 2024, 671 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chatham University. 78.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (476 degrees), 6.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Chatham University is $43,518, which is $11,598 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Chatham University is $43,518, which is $11,598 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,280.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Chatham University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $43,518
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chatham University was $43,518. The cost of tuition at Chatham University is $11,598 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $31,280
    2024 Value
    7.67%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Chatham University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,280. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Chatham University grew by 7.67%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,324
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Chatham University was of $14,324 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    53%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Chatham University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.8% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Chatham University received 3,446 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,446 applicants, 2,135 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,309 students enrolled at Chatham University in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Chatham University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    62%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,135
    Accepted Out of 3,446

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chatham University was 62% (2,135 admissions from 3,446 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 17.3%, while admissions declined by 27%.

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    SAT Scores

    22%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    61
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    22% of enrolled first-time students at Chatham University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Chatham University had a total enrollment of 2,309 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Chatham University is 1,708 students and the part-time enrollment is 601. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Chatham University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Chatham University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 8.14% Black or African American, 5.02% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Asian, and 0.0866% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Chatham University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.8%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.7%), followed by White Male (13.3%) and Black or African American Female (6.08%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    74%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Chatham University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,309 students. The full-time enrollment at Chatham University is 1,708 and the part-time enrollment is 601. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Chatham University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chatham University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Chatham University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,463 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      188 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      116 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Chatham University is 63.4% White, 8.14% Black or African American, 5.02% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Asian, and 0.0866% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 386 students (16.7%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 381 more women than men received degrees from Chatham University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chatham University is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

    The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Chatham University is Registered Nursing (61 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (54 degrees) and Physical Therapy (33 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chatham University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees awarded), Psychology (115 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chatham University are Physicians (467,138 people), Other managers (303,464 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (287,263 people), Postsecondary teachers (242,019 people), and Secondary school teachers (175,994 people).

    The most specialized majors at Chatham University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees awarded), Psychology (115 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Biology (72 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chatham University are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Chatham University are Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees awarded), Psychology (115 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Biology (72 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chatham University are Elementary & secondary schools (814,175 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (758,485 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (617,328 people), Outpatient care centers (319,331 people), and Offices of physicians (252,817 people).

    The most specialized majors at Chatham University are Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees awarded), Psychology (115 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Biology (72 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chatham University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Biological Sciences
      47 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      38 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      29 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chatham University was General Biological Sciences with 47 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    145
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    526
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University, which is 0.276 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (526).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.8 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.54 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    62%
    100% Completion Time
    68%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Chatham University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      476 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      77 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      38 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Chatham University is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

    6.56% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      524 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      481 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      478 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chatham University is white female (524 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (481 degrees).

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    Operations

    Chatham University has an endowment valued at nearly $80.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.67M (10.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Chatham University had a total salary expenditure of 71.7M. Chatham University employs 58 Assistant professors, 49 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Chatham University are Female Assistant professor (38), Female Associate professor (29), and Male Assistant professor (20).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chatham University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 56 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

    Endowment

    $80.3M
    2024 Endowment
    1.56%
    growth from 2023

    Chatham University has an endowment valued at about $80.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Chatham University grew 1.56% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $172M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $31.1M
    2024 Salaries
    5.15%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Chatham University paid a median of $31.1M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($71.7M) and a 5.15% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.48% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 23.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $11.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    135
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Chatham University paid a total of $11.6M to 135 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chatham University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 56 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

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