by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Chatham University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Chatham University stood at $44,626 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees added up to $1,108; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,518 |
| Fees | $1,108 |
| Total | $44,626 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Chatham University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Chatham University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Chatham University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Chatham University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Chatham University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,443 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,625 |
| One Year Ago | $42,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $43,518 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Chatham has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $45,965 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.97%, which puts the figure next year near $45,952.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $45,952 |
| In 2 Years | $47,317 |
| In 3 Years | $48,723 |
| In 4 Years | $50,170 |
| In 5 Years | $51,660 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $192,162.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Chatham University, see the Chatham University Financial Aid page.
