Chatham University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Chatham University?

Chatham's published price is substantially higher than the amount many aid recipients ultimately pay. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $43,518 for both Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students, with $1,483 in required fees.

• Tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $45,001.
• Reported annual room and board: $14,008.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,000.

Those figures add to $60,009 before transportation, personal spending, and any program-specific charges. They are a planning illustration using reported amounts, not an individual financial aid offer or a complete official cost-of-attendance budget. Housing and meal costs also depend on the choices available to a student.

Grants can reduce the price without requiring repayment; federal loans generally must be repaid. Reported average net prices after applicable grant aid ranged from $24,086 for students in the lowest listed family-income band to $33,636 for those in the highest. These are group averages, not quotes for a particular household. Chatham reports substantial grant aid, and eligible students may also pursue federal and Pennsylvania aid, institutional scholarships, and qualifying military or veterans' education benefits. The FAFSA and Chatham's aid instructions are the starting points for an individualized estimate. Students comparing offers should separate grants from loans and check whether awards renew on the same terms.

What are the work-study opportunities at Chatham University?

Chatham students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including positions that may be designated Federal Work-Study for students who qualify. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program: an award indicates eligibility to seek an eligible job, not a guaranteed position or an automatic reduction in the tuition bill.

Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility rules. Students should review openings and hiring procedures with Chatham's student employment and financial aid resources, including whether a position is on campus or with an approved off-campus organization. Separately, career services offers individual and group advising, résumé help, interview preparation, employer contacts, job-search resources, and alumni networking. An internship can provide career experience, but Chatham does not report an institution-wide internship requirement, and internships should not be assumed to be paid or eligible for Work-Study.