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Chatham University

Pittsburgh, United States

Chatham University About

Founded in 1869, Chatham University is a fully coed institution with an enrollment of over 2,200 students and over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability; health & wellness; business & communications; and the arts & sciences.

History

  • Chatham University is a nearly 150-year old educational institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that today has over 2,100 undergraduate and graduate students in over 60 degree programs studying on campus or online.
  • Chatham was chartered on December 11, 1869, under the name Pennsylvania Female College. 
  • In 1890 the name of the institution was changed to Pennsylvania College for Women

Education

Chatham offers over 40 undergraduate majors and over 20 graduate programs in sustainability, the health & lab sciences, business & communication, and the arts & humanities. Programs are offered on-campus and online, and across our three locations: Shadyside Campus, Chatham Eastside and the net zero, Eden Hall Campus.

Research

The primary purpose of the Office of Institutional Research is to facilitate the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data and to provide the accurate and timely information to support the University planning and decision making.

Chatham University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 5 Courses
  • 9 Academic Staff
  • 2,200 Students
  • 142 Students (int'l)

Student services

Student Activities at Chatham University is committed to student involvement on Chatham's campus and in the community. The office, which is located in the Carriage House, provides quality programming, events, activities, leadership and co-curricular opportunities to enrich students' out-of-classroom experience, maintains the Carriage House as the living room of campus, and helps advise Chatham's student organizations.

Housing services

    Upper class students overwhelmingly agree that one of the best parts of living on campus as a First Year student is having a roommate. All incoming residential students complete a Roommate Survey once they are accepted to the University. The Office of Residence Life & Student Activities - Student Affairs matches roommates according to their study & sleep habits and co-curricular interests. 

Library services

The Jennie King Mellon Library serves the information needs of Chatham University faculty whether on ground or online.

Medical services

As part of a holistic approach to student development, Health Services offers a variety of educational programs in health and wellness for the campus community in cooperation with the Office of Student Affairs and various other departments on campus. The Student Health Center provides basic first aid intervention, illness and injury assessment, and starter doses of over-the-counter medication. 

Campus life

Chatham is located between the Shadyside and Squirrel Hill residential districts of Pittsburgh. The campus is six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, the urban anchor of Western Pennsylvania. Please refer to the following for instructions on how to get to Chatham. 

Sports facilities

  • Alpha Ice Complex
  • Athletics And Fitness Center
  • Ellis Field
  • Frozen Pond Arena
  • Sigo Falk Natatorium
  • Varsity Field
  • West Field
  • Weight Room

Student clubs

  • Accounting Club of Chatham University
  • The purpose of the Account Club is to help students network with accounting professionals and learn more about the accounting profession.

  • American Institute of Graphic Arts Chatham
  • The purpose of the organization will be to bring together all Chatham University students that have any kind of interest in art or design, at any level. We will focus not simply on visual art, but on recognizing how important design is to everyday life, realizing that design can be found everywhere, and understanding that design can be used to solve problems.

Accreditation

Chatham University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 

Chatham University Overview

Chatham University Campus Locations

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Chatham University Student Reviews & Awards

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5/5

A Place That Feels Like More Than Just a College

Review: Studying at Chattogram Cantonment Public College has honestly been one of the most memorable parts of my student life. It�s not just about classes or exams here � it�s the environment, the discipline, the friendships, and the small moments that slowly become lifelong memories. The campus feels calm and organized, and the teachers are genuinely supportive if you approach them respectfully. Some classes can feel strict, but that discipline actually helps students stay focused and grow more confident. The college also gives importance to co-curricular activities, cultural programs, sports, and national events, which makes student life feel alive instead of boring and robotic. One thing I personally appreciate is the bond among friends here. From sharing notes before exams to laughing together after classes, the people around you become a huge part of your journey. There�s pressure sometimes, of course, but that�s normal in every good institution that wants students to do well. Overall, Chattogram Cantonment Public College is a place where students don�t just study � they learn discipline, build memories, and slowly shape their future.

Posted by Mushfiqur
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
5/5

S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research Universi

KATU is a really friendly place to be, the staff are approachable and helpful. My student life rep is brilliant and has been supportive and really welcoming. There are lots of opportunities to be around animals and to new skills.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Sep 2020 - Jun 2024
Posted on Apr 2025
4/5

Decent option tbh

Pretty good so far. Idk about technical programs but if you want to do your general courses here and transfer later to save some money, it's a pretty nice option. Faculty was clean and there were fun popup activities happening. The social scene was terrible for me. I was already an introvert but since it was a commuter school everyone would attend class and leave right away in their cars so yeah, terrible.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2024 - May 2026
Posted on Aug 2026
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