Chatham University Admission
Acceptance Rate
66.33%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.13%
Freshmen Enrollment
306
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,514 students have applied and 2,331 students have allowed to admit to Chatham University (Acceptance rate: 66.33%). Chatham's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.13 % where 306 students have finally enrolled out of 2,331 admitted students.
Chatham acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as DeSales University and Alvernia University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.22%).
Chatham enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 15.30%).
How to Apply to Chatham University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Chatham. Chatham offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.chatham.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | chatham.edu/admission-and-aid/next-steps/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | https://www.chatham.edu/admission/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Chatham University/First-Year Students |
| Veterans Tuition | chatham.edu/admission-and-aid/undergraduate/scholarships-and-grants.html |
| Disability Service | chatham.edu/academics/support-and-services/office-of-academic-accessibility-resources/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Chatham and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Chatham University is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Chatham University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,143). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham University | 1,160 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,143 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Chatham University, 109 students submitted SAT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,160 | 1,270 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Chatham University, 35 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 22 | 25 |
Chatham Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Chatham University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |