Chatham University Acceptance Rate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,169
- Admitted
- 2,923
- Yield
- 11.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Chatham University's acceptance rate has risen from 52.3% in 2014–15 to 70.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 627 to 4,169 (+565%) over that period.
Its 70.1% rate makes Chatham University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (70.2% for women vs 79.3% for men, a 9.1-point gap). Chatham University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 11.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 627 | 328 | 52.3% | 104 |
| 2015–16 | 1,490 | 817 | 54.8% | 211 |
| 2016–17 | 1,926 | 1,016 | 52.8% | 194 |
| 2017–18 | 2,231 | 1,217 | 54.5% | 284 |
| 2018–19 | 2,761 | 1,529 | 55.4% | 278 |
| 2019–20 | 2,531 | 1,574 | 62.2% | 312 |
| 2020–21 | 2,505 | 1,658 | 66.2% | 260 |
| 2021–22 | 3,006 | 2,206 | 73.4% | 365 |
| 2022–23 | 3,514 | 2,331 | 66.3% | 306 |
| 2023–24 | 4,169 | 2,923 | 70.1% | 332 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,721 | 1,910 | 70.2% |
| Men | 1,276 | 1,012 | 79.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–670 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 520–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–27 | 9% |
How Chatham University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Chatham University's acceptance rate?
Chatham University's acceptance rate is 70.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,923 admitted of 4,169 applicants).
Is Chatham University test optional?
Chatham University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Chatham University?
Chatham University received 4,169 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,923.
What SAT score do you need for Chatham University?
Admitted students at Chatham University typically scored 550–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Chatham University getting harder to get into?
Chatham University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.3% in 2014–15 to 70.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.chatham.edu/.