Pittsburgh, PA
Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 62% to 70% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,531 | 1,574 | 312 | 62% |
| 2020 | 2,505 | 1,658 | 260 | 66% |
| 2021 | 3,006 | 2,206 | 365 | 73% |
| 2022 | 3,514 | 2,331 | 306 | 66% |
| 2023 | 4,169 | 2,923 | 332 | 70% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,910 of 2,721 women and 1,012 of 1,276 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Chatham University has an acceptance rate of 70% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,923 of 4,169 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,169 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 332 enrolled.
No. Chatham University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 62% to 70% — it has become less selective.