Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate programs are charged on a full-time or part-time basis. To be considered a full-time student for purposes of determining charges and full-time eligibility for financial aid, a student must be enrolled for 12 credits in the fall and spring terms.

The following table provides an estimate of list costs (without financial aid discounts) for a student who lives on campus and a student who commutes to classes on campus. Final totals will be dependent on each student's financial aid package, room and board preferences, meal plan selection, applicable fees, and health insurance needs.

Cost of Attendance (Undergrad Full-Time Student)

Health Insurance Requirement:
Full time students are required to have health insurance. If needed students can opt-in to the Chatham student health insurance plan offered by UPMC. The current 2024-2025 rate has not been released. Contact the Office of Student Accounts for enrollment.

*Technology Fee: The technology fee is mandatory for all undergraduate students and entitles each student to standard university provided software (e.g., Microsoft 365), Helpdesk support, campus connectivity and infrastructure, computer labs, and other IT services. For 24-25, returning students in the one-to-one university laptop program will have a different technology fee (see Fee Details & Rates section below) than listed here to cover the laptop, 4-year warranty and service costs. 

**College Fee: The college fee is mandatory for all students enrolled in on-campus programs and entitles each student to all student publications (with a minor additional fee for yearbook); admission to college social events, student-sponsored concerts and lectures; and membership in the Chatham Student Government, Chatham Activities Board, and all other student organizations. This fee does not apply to students enrolled in fully online programs.

***Commuter Housing & Food: These are estimated costs for off-campus housing or meals a commuter student may pay. They are not included in the total estimated costs, are not billed by the University, and will vary based on individual students.

****Books and Travel/Personal: These are estimated costs for books, travel, and personal costs. They are not billed by the University and will vary based on individual students. 

Per Credit Tuition Costs

• On-campus Undergrad (Full-time 12-18 credits) - $1,450.00 per credit 
• On-campus Undergrad (Part-time or over 21 credits) - $1,056.00 per credit
• RN to BSN Online Program - $479.00 per credit 
• Undergraduate Summer Term - $479 per credit
• College in High School, NDS - $274 per credit

• College Fee (per year) $600
• Technology Fee: New Student (per year) $508 
• Technology Fee: Returning Student (per year) $1,008

• Lab and Studio Materials Fee (per course) $100
• Certification Fee (per course) Varies
• Music Lesson Fee (per course) $150-$300
• Teaching Observation Fee (per course) $100-$250
• Student Teaching Fee (per term) $550
• Travel Fee (per course) $25-$5,000

• Health Insurance Fee (per term) TBD
• Study Abroad Fee (per term) Varies
• Late Payment Fee (per month) $35
• Returned Payment Fee (per check) $50
• Replacement ID Card Fee (per card) $25
• Graduation Fee (per degree) $100

This is a list of the most common miscellaneous fees associated with enrollment at Chatham University. Some courses and activities may require additional fees not listed here. Fees are subject to change.

Health Insurance Requirement:
Full time students are required to have health insurance. If needed students can opt-in to the Chatham student health insurance plan offered by UPMC. The current 2024-2025 rate has not been released. Contact the Office of Student Accounts for enrollment.

*Technology Fee: The technology fee is mandatory for all undergraduate students and entitles each student to standard university provided software (e.g., Microsoft 365), Helpdesk support, campus connectivity and infrastructure, computer labs, and other IT services. Returning students in the one-to-one university laptop program in 24-25 will be charged the returning student technology fee, which also covers the laptop, backback, 4-year warranty (with accidential damanage protection) and service costs for the program. 

*College Fee: The college fee is mandatory for all students enrolled in on-campus programs and entitles each student to all student publications (with a minor additional fee for yearbook); admission to college social events, student-sponsored concerts and lectures; and membership in the Chatham Student Government, Chatham Activities Board, and all other student organizations. This fee does not apply to students enrolled in fully online programs.

• Woodland, Fickes, & Dilworth
  • Single Occupancy $3,658 per term
  • Multiple Occupancy $3,400 per term
• Laughlin & Rea
  • Single Occupancy $4,140 per term
  • Multiple Occupancy $3,770 per term

• Linzer Apartments
  • Single Room (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $3,502 per term

• Chatham Apartments
  • Single Room (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $3,502 per term
• Chatham & Pelletreau Apartments
  • Single Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,700 per term
  • Double Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,502 per term
• Chung Apartments
  • Single Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,940 per term
  • Double Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,604 per term
• Haber & Hicks Apartments
  • Single Room (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $4,030 per term
  • Single Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,252 per term
  • Double Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,912 per term
• Maryland Ave Duplex
  • Single Room (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,098 per term

• Chatham Anytime Meal Plan
  • 21 meals/week + $50 flex $3,400 per term
• Chatham 14 Meal Plan
  • 14 meals/week + $100 flex $2,700 per term
• Chatham 10
  • 10 meals/week + $150 flex $2,100 per term

• Apartment Premium Meal Plan
  • 6 meals/week + $500 flex $1,750 per term
• Apartment Primary Meal Plan
  • 4 meals/week + $250 flex $1,050 per term

COMMUTER ONLY PLANS

• 25 Meals for $250
• 50 Meals for $450

• All first-year students must participate in the Chatham Anytime Plan.
• All 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year students living on Chatham Upper Campus, must select from one of the three Shadyside Upper Campus plans.
• All Non-First Year, Lower Campus apartment residents must select an Apartment or Shadyside Upper Campus meal plan.
• Non-resident (commuter) students can select from any of the meal plans and participation is completely voluntary.