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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Chatham University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
3.73
Average High School GPA
1161
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Chatham University?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Chatham accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,607 people applied and 2,923 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1910 / 2423 (79%)
Men
1012 / 1184 (85%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Chatham University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Chatham University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Chatham University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Chatham considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Chatham University?

3.73
Average High School GPA
1161
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Chatham University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.73.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
38%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
8%

Chatham is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

9%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
Math Mean
563
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
598
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1080
Composite Mean
1161
75th Percentile
1290

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Chatham University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
October 15
Application notification

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