More selective than 78% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Chatham University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Chatham University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Chatham University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 670 |
| SAT math | 520 | 625 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1295 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Chatham University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 550–670 | 520–625 | 21–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 550–670 | 520–620 | 23–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Chatham University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Chatham University has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
| 22 | Marywood University | 61% | 72% | $23,388 |
| 23 | University of Valley Forge | 61% | 49% | $32,265 |
| 24 | Saint Vincent College | 62% | 69% | $23,510 |
| 25 | Chatham University | 62% | 63% | $29,954 |
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
| 27 | Misericordia University | 71% | 72% | $37,485 |
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Chatham University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Chatham University admissions questions
What is the Chatham University acceptance rate?
Chatham University accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,923 of 4,169 applicants were admitted.
Does Chatham University require the SAT or ACT?
Chatham University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Chatham University?
The middle 50% of Chatham University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1295 on the SAT and 21–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Chatham University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (332 of 2,923).
Is Chatham University getting harder to get into?
Chatham University accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Chatham University overview