In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,877

Cost of attendance at Chatham University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,877

Cost of attendance at Chatham University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Chatham University was $27,225. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Chatham University

Chatham University net price calculator

$27,225

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Chatham University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $27,225 $1,085 (4%) $21,082 $20,642 $23,683 $25,506 $31,742
2021 $28,310 $1,990 (8%) $20,348 $23,065 $25,304 $28,910 $31,977
2020 $26,320 $633 (2%) $18,935 $21,474 $21,516 $26,161 $29,848
2019 $25,687 $162 $16,543 $20,220 $19,858 $27,064 $27,994
2018 $25,525 $868 (3%) $15,555 $18,357 $19,088 $22,789 $25,708
2017 $26,393 $5,327 (25%) $15,959 $20,523 $20,704 $19,295 $26,833
2016 $21,066 $4,087 (24%) $15,498 $18,024 $18,600 $23,751 $24,918
2015 $16,979 $4,623 (21%) $9,608 $6,371 $2,393 $20,013 $20,565
2014 $21,602 -- $14,028 $17,508 $21,455 $23,221 $28,361

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Chatham University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $57,603 $975 (2%) $40,877 $15,726 $1,000
2021 $56,628 $1,528 (3%) $39,902 $15,726 $1,000
2020 $55,100 $1,469 (3%) $38,738 $15,362 $1,000
2019 $53,631 $1,231 (2%) $37,611 $15,020 $1,000
2018 $52,400 $1,383 (3%) $36,510 $14,890 $1,000
2017 $51,017 $1,995 (4%) $35,475 $14,542 $1,000
2016 $49,022 $1,364 (3%) $34,440 $13,582 $1,000
2015 $47,658 $1,356 (3%) $33,428 $13,230 $1,000
2014 $46,302 $1,104 (2%) $32,454 $12,848 $1,000
2013 $45,198 -- $31,532 $12,666 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Chatham University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 754 dormitories available to its students at $6,018 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Chatham University is $669 per month.
Does Chatham University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Chatham University for one academic year is $6,208, which works out to $690 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Chatham University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Chatham University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,500
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,500
How much is Chatham University application fees?
Chatham University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Chatham University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Chatham University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $957 $1,049
For out-of-state students $957 $1,049

Housing and Meal

Chatham University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Chatham University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,208 $6,018 N/A 19 754
2021 $6,208 $6,018 N/A 19 715
2020 $6,026 $5,842 N/A 19 804
2019 $5,850 $5,670 N/A 19 801
2018 $5,570 $5,820 N/A 19 739
2017 $5,408 $5,634 N/A 19 635
2016 $5,260 $5,416 N/A 19 569

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Chatham University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered