Chatham University

www.chatham.edu/

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,443

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,225

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.678%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.4%

3,006 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,439

75.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.9%

132 Graduates

About

Chatham University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Chatham University were Registered Nursing (74 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy (34 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (32 degrees).

In 2021, 785 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chatham University. 77.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (566 degrees), 8.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chatham University is $39,443, which is $16,259 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Chatham University is $39,443, which is $16,259 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,225.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Chatham University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,443

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Chatham University was $39,443. The cost of tuition at Chatham University is $16,259 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$27,225

2021 Value

3.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Chatham University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,225. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Chatham University grew by 3.83%.

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

$12,226

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chatham University was of $12,226 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.04% between 2020 and 2021.

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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Chatham University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2020, when 79% 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.

0.678%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Chatham University was 0.678%, which represents 4 out of the 590 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 3,006 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 20% annual growth. Out of those 3,006 applicants, 2,206 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,439 students enrolled at Chatham University in 2021.

Chatham University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,206

Accepted Out of 3,006

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chatham University was 73.4% (2,206 admissions from 3,006 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 20%, while admissions grew by 33.1%..

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.

Enrollment

Chatham University had a total enrollment of 2,439 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Chatham University is 1,847 students and the part-time enrollment is 592. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Chatham University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chatham University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 7.26% Black or African American, 4.35% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 0.615% Two or More Races, and 0.082% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chatham University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.2%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chatham University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,439 students. The full-time enrollment at Chatham University is 1,847 and the part-time enrollment is 592. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Chatham University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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%

2021 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 (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,694 enrolled students
Black or African American
177 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chatham University is 69.5% White, 7.26% Black or African American, 4.35% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 0.615% Two or More Races, and 0.082% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 288 students (11.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 435 more women than men received degrees from Chatham University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chatham University is white (566 degrees awarded). There were 8.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Chatham University is Registered Nursing (74 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (34 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (32 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (26 degrees awarded), English (36 degrees), and Biology (83 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,458,301 people), Physicians (535,686 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (311,919 people), Other managers (302,649 people), and Postsecondary teachers (283,222 people).

The most specialized majors at Chatham University in 2021 are Architecture and Related Services (26 degrees awarded), English (36 degrees), Biology (83 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), and Health (295 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Chatham University are Architecture and Related Services (26 degrees awarded), English (36 degrees), Biology (83 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), and Health (295 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,065,654 people), Elementary & secondary schools (874,242 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (650,570 people), Outpatient care centers (439,674 people), and Offices of physicians (419,006 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 (2021)

Physician Assistant
73 degree-majors awarded
Occupational Therapy
41 degree-majors awarded
Counseling Psychology
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Chatham University was Physician Assistant with 73 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

175

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

610

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University, which is 0.287 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (610).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Chatham University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.09 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% of students graduating from Chatham University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Chatham University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.27% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
566 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chatham University is white (566 degrees awarded). There were 8.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

7.01% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
443 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chatham University is white female (443 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

Chatham University has an endowment valued at nearly $107M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.6M (19.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Chatham University had a total salary expenditure of 66.8M. Chatham University employs 66 Assistant professors, 46 Associate professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Chatham University are Female Assistant professor (43), Female Associate professor (31), and Male Assistant professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chatham University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, Service, with 47 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Endowment

$107M

2021 Endowment

28.4%

growth from 2020

Chatham University has an endowment valued at about $107M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Chatham University grew 28.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $56.2M 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

$25.8M

2021 Salaries

3.04%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Chatham University paid a median of $25.8M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($66.8M) and a 3.04% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.96M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2021, Chatham University paid a total of $9.96M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chatham University were Assistant professor with 66 employees, Associate professor with 46 employees, and Professor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chatham University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, Service with 47 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chatham University was Female Assistant professor with 43 employees, Female Associate professor with 31 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 23 employees.

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