Chatham University

www.chatham.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,250

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,051

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.1%

4,169 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,319

78.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.2%

188 Graduates

About

Chatham University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Chatham University were Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (61 degrees), and Physical Therapy (33 degrees).

In 2023, 675 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chatham University. 77.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (495 degrees), 9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chatham University is $42,250, which is $17,675 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chatham University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 649 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Chatham University is $42,250, which is $17,675 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,051.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Chatham University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,250

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Chatham University was $42,250. The cost of tuition at Chatham University is $17,675 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chatham University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,051

2023 Value

2.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Chatham University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,051. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Chatham University grew by 2.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chatham University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,719

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chatham University was of $12,719 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.03% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chatham University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Chatham University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.9% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chatham University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chatham University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 649 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Chatham University received 4,169 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,169 applicants, 2,923 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,319 students enrolled at Chatham University in 2023. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chatham University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,923

Accepted Out of 4,169

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chatham University was 70.1% (2,923 admissions from 4,169 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.6%, while admissions grew by 25.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chatham University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Chatham University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chatham University had a total enrollment of 2,319 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Chatham University is 1,825 students and the part-time enrollment is 494. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at Chatham University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chatham University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 8.19% Black or African American, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Asian, and 0.129% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chatham University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.6%), followed by White Male (13.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.05%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chatham University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,319 students. The full-time enrollment at Chatham University is 1,825 and the part-time enrollment is 494. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at Chatham University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chatham University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Chatham University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chatham University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,506 enrolled students
Black or African American
190 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
128 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chatham University is 64.9% White, 8.19% Black or African American, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Asian, and 0.129% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 321 students (13.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 375 more women than men received degrees from Chatham University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chatham University is white (495 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Chatham University is Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (61 degrees) and Physical Therapy (33 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (30 degrees awarded), English (29 degrees), and Psychology (101 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 (444,649 people), Other managers (292,442 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (255,166 people), Postsecondary teachers (239,746 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (162,229 people).

The most specialized majors at Chatham University in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees awarded), English (29 degrees), Psychology (101 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), and Biology (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Nurse anesthetists, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Chatham University are Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees awarded), English (29 degrees), Psychology (101 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), and Biology (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (843,961 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (766,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (607,392 people), Outpatient care centers (298,757 people), and Offices of physicians (271,831 people).

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 (2023)

General Psychology
35 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
34 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chatham University was General Psychology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chatham University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

150

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

525

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University, which is 0.286 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chatham University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University in Sustainability Studies, which is 0.773 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.1 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Chatham University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Chatham University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
495 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chatham University is white (495 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

5.93% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
387 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chatham University is white female (387 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (108 degrees).

Operations

Chatham University has an endowment valued at nearly $79.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.23M (6.61%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Chatham University had a total salary expenditure of 75.5M. Chatham University employs 67 Assistant professors, 46 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at Chatham University are Female Assistant professor (47), Female Associate professor (29), and Male Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chatham University are: Management, with 44 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Endowment

$79.1M

2023 Endowment

15.1%

decline from 2022

Chatham University has an endowment valued at about $79.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Chatham University declined 15.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chatham University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.8M

2023 Salaries

2.48%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Chatham University paid a median of $32.8M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($75.5M) and a 2.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.04% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

135

Number of Employees

In 2023, Chatham University paid a total of $11.2M to 135 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chatham University were Assistant professor with 67 employees, Associate professor with 46 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chatham University were Management with 44 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chatham University was Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, Female Associate professor with 29 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chatham University.

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