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66.3%Acceptance
$43,810Tuition
1,252Students
66%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,410Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
66.3%
Average SAT
1,165
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,060–1,270
ACT Composite (avg)
25
Total Enrollment
1,252

Admissions Overview

Chatham University is less selective with a 66% acceptance rate. Most qualified applicants can expect admission if they meet basic requirements. The middle 50% of students score between 1060-1270 on the SAT, with an average of 1165. These scores fall in the above-average range for college-bound students. The 78.69% retention rate suggests students who enroll typically find a good fit.

Chatham seeks students drawn to its historic women's leadership mission and strong programs in health sciences, sustainability, and the arts. The university values academic curiosity over perfect test scores. Students interested in small class sizes, with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, and hands-on learning in an urban setting make ideal candidates.