Chatham University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private
Chatham University admitted 62% of 3,446 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 66% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Chatham University
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Application deadlines
Chatham University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Chatham University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Chatham University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Chatham University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
Important
- GPA
- Essay
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.59 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $61,634 a year. After grants, students paid $29,051 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Chatham University’s acceptance rate?
Chatham University admitted 62% of applicants: 2,135 of 3,446 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Chatham University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Chatham University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1270, with a median around 1190. A score at or above 1190 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Chatham University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Chatham University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Chatham University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one personal statement, uploaded as a file: answer one of three). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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