Chatham Admission Requirements
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Chatham Admission Overview
Chatham admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Chatham admitted 62% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.86 GPA (A) and SAT 1070-1295 / ACT 21-30. Chatham is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Chatham is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Chatham Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Chatham University
Acceptance Rate
The Chatham acceptance rate is 62%. Last year, 2,135 of 3,446 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Chatham and can you get accepted?
Chatham is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Chatham University typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.86. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Chatham GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.86Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
AAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.86
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Chatham typically have around a 3.86 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Chatham is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
44% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #6 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Chatham SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1070-1295Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
22%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 520
- Composite 1070
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 625
- Composite 1295
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Chatham typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1295) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Chatham ranks #47 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1295
SAT policy
Chatham is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Chatham ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 21
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 32
- Math 26
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Chatham typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Chatham places #35 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to Chatham without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Chatham University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Chatham University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Chatham is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.86 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1295); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211556.
GPA calculator: Chatham University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026