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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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Private
studentType
Coed
1,505
Undergraduates
447
Men - 29.7%
1,057
Women - 70.2%
886
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
81% of 3,611 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.7 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
563 average
520-620 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
598 average
550-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
23-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$63,466
Tuition and Fees
$43,810
Room and Board
$13,656
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Freshman Award
$40,331
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$42,315
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
135
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
18%
10-19
42%
20-29
29%
30-39
10%
40-49
1%
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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
58% 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
3.9%
Black/African-American
7.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6%
White
77.5%
Unknown
4.5%
International Students
2.6% from 21 countries
First-Year Students Returning
78.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
60.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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