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Mandatory University Fees*

• College Fee (per year): $650
• Technology Fee (per year): $540

Program and Course Fees

• 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

Contingent Fees

• Student Health Insurance (per term): $1,838+
• Study Abroad Fee (per term): Varies
• Late Payment Fee (per month): $35
• Returned Payment/NSF Fee (per payment): $25
• 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 into the Chatham student health insurance plan offered by UPMC. 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 junior or senior undergraduate students in the one-to-one university laptop program will be charged a different technology fee, which also covers the laptop, backpack, 4-year warranty (with accidental damage 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 the yearbook); admission to college social events, student-sponsored concerts, and lectures; shuttle and Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) transportation; 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. 

Shadyside Upper Campus Residence Halls

• Woodland, Fickes, & Dilworth
  • Single Occupancy $3,939 per term
  • Multiple Occupancy $3,537 per term
• Laughlin & Rea
  • Single Occupancy $4,323 per term
  • Multiple Occupancy $3,919 per term

Shadyside Lower Campus Apartments

• Chatham & Pelletreau Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,650 per term
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,000 per term
• Chung Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,000 per term
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,300 per term
• Haber & Hicks Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $4,500 per term
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,500 per term
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,700 per term
• Linzer Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $4,000 per term
• Maryland Ave Duplex
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 3-bedroom apartment) $4,800 per term

Healthcare Living & Learning Community

• Centre Avenue Suites
  • Single Occupancy: $6,300 per term
  • Double Occupancy: $4,950 per term (must identify own roommate)

Undergraduate College of Health Sciences students can qualify to live at Centre Ave Suites (CAS). This "per term cost" is based on a 9-month lease. If undergraduate students are interested in living at CAS for 12 months (year-round), they need to speak with the Office of Residence Life to adjust their bill. Living at CAS does not require a meal plan. Find out more about the LLC by clicking here.

Shadyside Upper Campus

• Chatham 21 Meal Plan
  • 21 meals/week + $50 flex, $3,642 per term
• Chatham 14 Meal Plan
  • 14 meals/week + $100 flex, $2,775 per term
• Chatham 10
  • 10 meals/week + $300 flex, $2,350 per term

Shadyside Lower Campus

• Apartment Premium Meal Plan
  • 90 meals per semester (Average of 6 per week) + $500 flex $1,800 per term
• Apartment Primary Meal Plan
  • 60 meals per semester (Average of 4 per week) + $300 flex $1,200 per term

Commuter Only Plans

• 25 Meals for $275
• 50 Meals for $475

Meal Plan Requirements

• All first-year students must participate in the Chatham 21 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 Chatham 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.

• RN to BSN Online Program - $479 per credit 
• Undergraduate Summer Term - $479 per credit
• College in High School, NDS - $282 per credit

Cost of Attendance (Undergrad Full-Time Student)

• Undergraduate programs are charged on a full-time or part-time basis.
• A full-time student enrolls in 12 to 18 credits per semester.
• If a student enrolls in fewer than 12 or more than 18 credits, the per-credit cost is $1,494 per credit.

Health Insurance Requirement:
Full-time students are required to have health insurance. If needed, students can opt into 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 junior or senior undergraduate students in the one-to-one university laptop program will be charged a different technology fee, which also covers the laptop, backpack, 4-year warranty (with accidental damage 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; shuttle and PRT transportation; 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

• RN to BSN Online Program - $479 per credit 
• Undergraduate Summer Term - $479 per credit
• College in High School, NDS - $282 per credit

Mandatory University Fees*

• College Fee (per year): $638
• Technology Fee (per year): $524

Program and Course Fees

• 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

Contingent Fees

• Student Health Insurance (per term): $1,838+
• Study Abroad Fee (per term): Varies
• Late Payment Fee (per month): $35
• Returned Payment/NSF Fee (per payment): $25
• 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 junior or senior undergraduate students in the one-to-one university laptop program will be charged a different technology fee, which also covers the laptop, backpack, 4-year warranty (with accidental damage 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 the yearbook); admission to college social events, student-sponsored concerts, and lectures; shuttle and Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) transportation; 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. 

Shadyside Upper Campus Residence Halls

• Woodland, Fickes, & Dilworth
  • Single Occupancy $3,900 per term
  • Multiple Occupancy $3,502 per term
• Laughlin & Rea
  • Single Occupancy $4,280 per term
  • Multiple Occupancy $3,880 per term

Shadyside Lower Campus Apartments

• Chatham & Pelletreau Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $3,650 per term
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,000 per term
• Chung Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,000 per term
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,300 per term
• Haber & Hicks Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $4,500 per term
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,500 per term
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 2-bedroom apartment) $4,700 per term
• Linzer Apartments
  • Multiple Occupant Bedroom (2-person, 1-bedroom apartment) $4,000 per term
• Maryland Ave Duplex
  • Single Occupant Bedroom (3-person, 3-bedroom apartment) $4,800 per term

Healthcare Living & Learning Community

• Centre Avenue Suites
  • Single Occupancy: $6,300 per term
  • Double Occupancy: $4,950 per term (must identify own roommate)

Undergraduate College of Health Sciences students can qualify to live at Centre Ave Suites (CAS). This "per term cost" is based on a 9-month lease. If undergraduate students are interested in living at CAS for 12 months (year-round), they need to speak with the Office of Residence Life to adjust their bill. Living at CAS does not require a meal plan. Find out more about the LLC by clicking here.

Shadyside Upper Campus

• Chatham 21 Meal Plan
  • 21 meals/week + $50 flex $3,502 per term
• Chatham 14 Meal Plan
  • 14 meals/week + $100 flex $2,775 per term
• Chatham 10
  • 10 meals/week + $300 flex $2,350 per term

Shadyside Lower Campus

• Apartment Premium Meal Plan
  • 90 meals per semester (Average of 6 per week) + $500 flex $1,800 per term
• Apartment Primary Meal Plan
  • 60 meals per semester (Average of 4 per week) + $300 flex $1,200 per term

Commuter Only Plans

• 25 Meals for $275
• 50 Meals for $475

Meal Plan Requirements

• All first-year students must participate in the Chatham 21 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 Chatham 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.