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Chatham University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1080 to 1270

ACT Range21 to 30

Average GPA3.59

Acceptance Rate62%

Chatham’s 62% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, so use the numbers to decide how to present your strengths. If you submit scores, aim for the upper end of the middle range, around a 1270 SAT or 30 ACT. Keep your GPA strong too, since Chatham reports an average entering GPA of 3.59.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Chatham University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Chatham University enrolls about 1,555 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Chatham’s 78% freshman retention rate is above the national average of roughly 70%, suggesting that most first-year students return for their second year. The university’s 6-year graduation rate is 63%.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Undergrad Enrollment1,555

Freshman Retention78%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty RatioN/A

Graduation Rate63%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Chatham University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

March 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Chatham, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. Because Chatham’s Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall retakes will likely be too late for this application and are better saved for other colleges with later deadlines.

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What you'll actually pay

Chatham is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $44,626, with an average merit award of $9,585 and 25% of students receiving aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$44,626

Room and Board$13,600

Average Merit Award$9,585

Application Fee$35

Students on Aid25%

Average Aid Package$36,382

Average Debt at Grad$2,990

Chatham’s estimated cost of attendance is $58,226, including $44,626 in tuition and fees and $13,600 for room and board. About 25% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $36,382. Merit awards average $9,585, which can further reduce the amount families pay. Students graduate with an average debt of $2,990, offering useful context for affordability.