- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.59, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–670 reading and writing, 520–625 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–30 composite
- Average net price: $29,051 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Chatham University reported: an average GPA of 3.59 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–30.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Chatham University reviews each application.
Chatham University average GPA
Chatham University reported an average high school GPA of 3.59 for its first-year students who submitted one (91% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Chatham University acceptance rate
Chatham University admitted 2,135 of 3,446 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chatham University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 1,550 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Chatham University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 625 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1198 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Chatham University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
Chatham University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,051 a year at Chatham University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Chatham University?
It would be on the low side there: 10.2% of Chatham University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 62% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What are Chatham University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Chatham University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–670 in reading and writing and 520–625 in math; ACT composite 21–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Chatham University's acceptance rate?
Chatham University's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,135 of 3,446 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Chatham University?
Check Chatham University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Chatham University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Chatham University?
A lot: Chatham University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How selective is Chatham University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Chatham University admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What share of Chatham University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
61.4% of Chatham University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (26.2%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA does Chatham University look for?
Chatham University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.59, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
How much does Chatham University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,051 a year at Chatham University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Chatham University accept AP credit?
Yes. Chatham University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Chatham University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Chatham UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Chatham University Common Data Set 2024–25Chatham University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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