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If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid located at Braun Hall on the Shadyside Campus.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 412-365-2781
Fax: 412-365-1871
Email Financial Aid
To be considered a full-time graduate student, a student must be enrolled for nine credits in the fall, spring, and summer terms. Total program costs will include both tuition and any applicable fees.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Program Name | Terms & Credits | Per Term & Credit Costs | Estimated Tuition Cost |
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level OTD) | 7 terms (99 credits) |
$11,866/term ($839/credit) | $83,061 |
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | 7 terms (106 credits) |
$14,416/term ($952/credit) |
$100,912 |
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) | 5 terms (67 credits) |
$11,149/term ($832/credit) | $55,744 |
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | 6 terms (85 credits) |
$18,388/term ($1,298/credit) | $110,330 |
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Program Name | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition Cost |
Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) | 85 | $1,160 | $98,600 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | 27 | $1,160 | $31,320 |
BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) | 53 | $880-$1,160 | Varies |
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional OTD) | 30 | $1,160 | $34,800 |
Nurse Educator Certificate | 12 | $536 | $6,432 |
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) | 48-60 | $1,160 | $55,680-$69,600 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | 33 | $880 | $29,040 |
RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN) | 47 or more | $479-$880 | Varies on transfer credits |
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) | 36 | $1,160 | $41,760 |
SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCE & BUSINESS | |||
Program Name | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition Cost |
Master of Science in Biology (MS) | 32-34 | $1,160 | $37,120-$39,440 |
Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies (MABS) | 30-31 | $1,160 | $34,800-$35,960 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 30 | $942 | $28,260 |
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) | 42 | $1,160 | $48,720 |
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Low Residency (MFA) | 42 | $1,160 | $48,720 |
Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) | 54 | $1,089 | $58,806 |
FALK SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT | |||
Program Name | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition Cost |
Master of Arts in Food Studies (MAFS) | 41 | $1,121 | $45,961 |
Master of Arts in Food Studies & MBA (Dual Degree: MAFS + MBA) | 56 | $1,121 | $62,776 |
Master of Sustainability (MSUS) | 41 | $1,121 | $45,961 |
Master of Sustainability & MBA (Dual-Degree: MSUS + MBA) | 57 | $1,121 | $63,897 |
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.
*College Fee: The college fee is mandatory for all graduate students enrolled in on-campus programs and entitles each student to student publications; admission to college social events, student-sponsored concerts and lectures; and membership in student organizations. This fee does not apply to students enrolled in fully online programs.
*Technology Fee: The technology fee is mandatory for all graduate 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.
MEAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Program Name | Terms & Credits | Per Term & Credit Costs | Estimated Tuition Cost |
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level OTD) | 8 terms (117 credits) |
$11,883/term ($814/credit) | $95,064 |
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | 7 terms (106 credits) |
$13,998/term ($924/credit) |
$97,986 |
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) | 5 terms (67 credits) |
$10,821/term ($808/credit) | $54,105 |
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | 6 terms (85 credits) |
$17,837/term ($1260/credit) | $107,022 |
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Program Name | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition Cost |
Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) | 85 | $1,126 | $95,710 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | 27 | $1,126 | $30,402 |
BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) | 53 | $855-$1,126 | Varies |
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional OTD) | 30 | $1,126 | $33,780 |
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) | 48-60 | $1,126 | $54,048-$67,560 |
Master of Healthcare Informatics (MHI) | 30 | $1,050 | $31,500 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | 33 | $855 | $28,215 |
RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN) | 47 or more | $479-$855 | Varies on transfer credits |
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) | 36 | $1,126 | $40,536 |
SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCE & BUSINESS | |||
Program Name | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition Cost |
Master of Science in Biology (MS) | 32-34 | $1,126 | $36,032-$38,284 |
Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies (MABS) | 30-31 | $1,126 | $33,780-$34,906 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 30 | $914 | $27,420 |
Master of Communication (MComm) | 30 | $1,126 | $33,780 |
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) | 42 | $1,126 | $47,292 |
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Low Residency (MFA) | 42 | $1,126 | $47,292 |
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Technology (MFA) | 36 | $1,089 | $39,204 |
Master of Arts in Graphic Design (MAGD) | 30 | $1,089 | $32,670 |
Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) | 72 | $1,089 | $78,408 |
Master of Science in Interior Architecture (MSIA) | 30 | $1,089 | $32,670 |
Master of Professional Writing (MPW) | 30 | $1,126 | $33,780 |
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | 44-52 | $1,089 | $47,916-$58,552 |
FALK SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT | |||
Program Name | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition Cost |
Master of Arts in Food Studies (MAFS) | 41 | $1,089 | $44,649 |
Master of Arts in Food Studies & MBA (Dual Degree: MAFS + MBA) | 56 | $1,089 | $60,984 |
Master of Sustainability (MSUS) | 41 | $1,089 | $44,649 |
Master of Sustainability & MBA (Dual-Degree: MSUS + MBA) | 57 | $1,089 | $62,073 |
* 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.
For further information regarding tuition and fees, placement and rotation charges, financial policies and procedures, the institutional refund policy, and other important information, please reference the current University catalog.
Graduate and Gateway students residing in the Chatham University Fifth Avenue Apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan. If they would like to purchase one, please contact Parkhurst Dining at Parkhurst@happyjourneyguide.com for further instructions.
While lower campus residential students and commuters are able to select any of the Chatham plans, the following meal plans are built to give a little more flexibility to those that have access to kitchens. Build a plan based on your lifestyle to get the right balance of meals and Flex dollars.
Choose your block meals:
Only available for residents of Orchard Hall.
Graduate students residing in Orchard Hall on the Eden Hall Campus are required to select either one of the Chatham or Rachel block meal plans. Students will be able to select their meal plan after they have been assigned housing through the Housing Application.
Additional Cougar Dollars are available for purchase through MyChatham for those who want to add dining dollars to their meal plans. For every $50 purchased, $55 is received.
TERM-BASED PROGRAMS
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
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Program Name |
Terms |
Cost/Term |
Tuition Cost |
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level OTD) |
8 |
$11,883 |
$95,064 |
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) |
7 |
$13,068 |
$91,476 |
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) |
5 |
$10,821 |
$54,105 |
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) |
6 |
$16,651 |
$99,906 |
CREDIT-BASED PROGRAMS
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
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Program Name |
Credits |
Cost/Credit |
Tuition Cost |
Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) |
85 |
$1,081 |
$91,885 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
27 |
$1,081 |
$29,187 |
BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) |
53 |
$822-$1,049 |
$47,652 |
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional OTD) |
30 |
$1,081 |
$32,430 |
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) |
48-60 |
$1,081 |
$51,888-$64,860 |
Master of Healthcare Informatics (MHI) |
30 |
$1,050 |
$31,500 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
33 |
$822 |
$27,126 |
RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN) |
47 or more |
$576-$822 |
Varies on transfer credits |
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) |
36 |
$1,081 |
$38,916 |
SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCE & BUSINESS |
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Program Name |
Credits |
Cost/Credit |
Tuition Cost |
Master of Science in Biology (MS) |
32-34 |
$1,081 |
$34,592-$36,754 |
Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies (MABS) |
30-31 |
$1,081 |
$33,430-$33,511 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
36 |
$879 |
$31,644 |
Master of Communication (MComm) |
30 |
$1,081 |
$32,430 |
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) |
42 |
$1,081 |
$45,402 |
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Low Residency (MFA) |
42 |
$1,081 |
$45,402 |
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Technology (MFA) |
36 |
$1,047 |
$37,692 |
Master of Arts in Graphic Design (MAGD) |
30 |
$1,047 |
$31,410 |
Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) |
72 |
$1,047 |
$75,384 |
Master of Science in Interior Architecture (MSIA) |
30 |
$1,047 |
$31,410 |
Master of Professional Writing (MPW) |
30 |
$1,081 |
$32,430 |
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) |
44-52 |
$1,047 |
$46,068-$54,444 |
FALK SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT |
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Program Name |
Credits |
Cost/Credit |
Tuition Cost |
Master of Arts in Food Studies (MAFS) |
41 |
$1,047 |
$42,927 |
Master of Arts in Food Studies & MBA (Dual Degree: MAFS + MBA) |
56 |
$1,047 |
$58,632 |
Master of Sustainability (MSUS) |
41 |
$1,047 |
$42,927 |
Master of Sustainability & MBA (Dual-Degree: MSUS + MBA) |
57 |
$1,047 |
$59,679 |
*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.
For further information regarding tuition and fees, placement and rotation charges, financial policies and procedures, the institutional refund policy, and other important information, please reference the current University catalog.
Graduate and Gateway students residing in the Chatham University Fifth Avenue Apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan. If they would like to purchase one, please contact Parkhurst Dining at Parkhurst@happyjourneyguide.com for further instructions.
While lower campus residential students and commuters are able to select any of the Chatham plans, the following meal plans are built to give a little more flexibility to those that have access to kitchens. Build a plan based on your lifestyle to get the right balance of meals and Flex dollars.
Choose your block meals:
Only available for residents of Orchard Hall.
Graduate students residing in Orchard Hall on the Eden Hall Campus are required to select either one of the Chatham or Rachel BYO meal plans. Students will be able to select their meal plan after they have been assigned housing through the Housing Application.
Additional Cougar Dollars are available for purchase through MyChatham for those who want to add dining dollars to their meal plans. For every $50 purchased, $55 is received.
If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid located at Braun Hall on the Shadyside Campus.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 412-365-2781
Fax: 412-365-1871
Email Financial Aid