Tuition & Fees

Graduate education at Chatham University involves tuition, fees, and expenses associated with lodging, food, insurance, facilities, technology, and travel. We also offer graduate assistantships, fellowships and professional campus work positions that can help make a Chatham graduate education more affordable. 

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.

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees


PROGRAMS BILLED BY TERM



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

PROGRAMS BILLED BY CREDIT



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

MANDATORY UNIVERSITY FEES*

  • College Fee (per year) $250
  • Technology Fee (per year) $508 

PROGRAM AND COURSE FEES

  • Liability Fee (per term) $20
  • Lab Fee (per term) $250
  • Simulation Fee (per term) $20-50
  • Digital Resources Fee (per term) $45-200
  • Clinical Fee (per term) $20-300
  • Professional Fee (per yer) $125-200
  • Internship/Practicum Fee (per course) $100
  • Capstone Fee (per course) $100
  • Class Materials Fee (per course) $100

CONTINGENT FEES

  • 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.

*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. 

Chatham provides limited on-campus housing options on Shadyside Campus and on Eden Hall Campus for graduate students, dependent on availability. There are also a variety of local housing options near the Shadyside Campus that are within walking distance or a short PRT bus ride. School of Health Sciences graduate students also have access to a unique inter-generational housing partnership at Vincentian Schenley Gardens near Shadyside Campus.

SHADYSIDE LOWER CAMPUS APARTMENTS 
  • 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
EDEN HALL CAMPUS ORCHARD HALL 
  • Orchard Hall
    • Single $1,700 per term
    • Single Room in Suite $1,870 per term
SHADYSIDE UPPER CAMPUS
  • Chatham Unlimited 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
SHADYSIDE LOWER CAMPUS
  • Apartment Premium Meal Plan
    • 6 meals/week + $500 flex $1,700 per term
  • Apartment Primary Meal Plan
    • 4 meals/week + $250 flex $1,050 per term
EDEN HALL CAMPUS
  • Eden Hall Meal Plan
    • 17 meals/week at any dining location + $350 flex $3,000 per term

MEAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS

  • All Chatham Lower Campus Apartment residents must select an Apartment or Shadyside Upper Campus meal plan.
  • Eden Hall Campus residents must participate in the Eden Hall plan.
  • Non-resident (commuter) students can select from any of the meal plans and participation is completely voluntary.

2023-2024 Tuition & Fees


TERM-BASED PROGRAMS



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

CREDIT-BASED PROGRAMS



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

 

College Clinical Fees

  • Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology: $115 yearly
  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology: $115 yearly

Campus Fees

  • Occupational Therapy: $293 per term
  • Physician Assistant Studies: $293 per term
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: $293 per term
  • Master of Athletic Training: $293 per term
  • Other Graduate Programs: $33 per credit, $250 max per term

Liability Insurance Fee

  • Counseling Psychology Program: $20 per term
  • Education Program: $20 per term

Combine Lab/Liability Insurance Fee

  • Occupational Therapy: $242 per term
  • Physician Assistant Studies: $242 per term
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: $242 per term
  • Master of Science in Athletic Training: $242 per term

Online Textbook Fee

  • Physician Assistant Studies: $25 per term

Simulation Fee

  • Physician Assistant Studies: $45.83 per term
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: $17.86 per term

Occupational Therapy Lab Fees

  • $43.69/term

Other Fees

  • Student Health Insurance Policy: $1,519 per term
    Fee is optional (depending on your situation). Subject to change.

* 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.

Room Rates

  • Chung Apartments:
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished: $7,463 per term
  • Duplex at Maryland:
    • 3-Bedroom Furnished: $9,831 per term
  • Haber Apartments
    • 1-Bedroom Furnished: $7,945 per term
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished: $9,024 per term
  • Hicks Estate
    • 1-Bedroom Furnished:  $7,945 per term
    • 1-Bedroom w/Loft Furnished:  $9,024 per term
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished:  $9,024 per term
  • Eden Hall Campus: Orchard Hall
    • Single Room: $1,433 per term
    • Suite-Style Room: $1,513 per term (per occupant)
  • Chatham also offers access to a unique inter-generational housing partnership at Vincentian Schenley Gardens near Shadyside Campus for School of Health Science graduate students. 

Apartment and Commuter Meal Plans (Lower Campus Housing & Commuters)

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:

  • 15 meals/term, $150 Flex Dollars: $350/term
  • 15 meals/term, $350 Flex Dollars: $550/term
  • 45 meals/term, $150 Flex Dollars: $715/term
  • 45 meals/term, $350 Flex Dollars: $915/term
  • 75 meals/term, $150 Flex Dollars: $1,080/term
  • 75 meals/term, $350 Flex Dollars: $1,280/term

Eden Hall Meal Plan

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 Meal Plan Information

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. 


2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

TERM-BASED PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 

Program Name 

Terms 

Cost/Term 

Tuition Cost 

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level OTD) 

$11,883 

$95,064 

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 

$13,068 

$91,476 

Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) 

$10,821 

$54,105 

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) 

$16,651 

$99,906 

 


CREDIT-BASED PROGRAMS  

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 

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 

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 

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 

 

College Clinical Fees 

  • Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology: $115 yearly 
  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology: $115 yearly 

College Fees 

  • Occupational Therapy: $273 per term 
  • Physician Assistant Studies: $273 per term 
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: $273 per term 
  • Other Graduate Programs: $32 per credit, $250 max per term 

Liability Insurance Fee 

  • Counseling Psychology Program: $20 per term 
  • Education Program: $20 per term 

Combine Lab/Liability Insurance Fee 

  • Occupational Therapy: $226 per term 
  • Physician Assistant Studies: $226 per term 
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: $226 per term 
  • Master of Science in Athletic Training: $226 per term 

Online Textbook Fee 

  • Physician Assistant Studies: $25 per term 

Simulation Fee 

  • Physician Assistant Studies: $45.83 per term 
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: $17.86 per term 

Occupational Therapy Lab Fees 

  • $43.69/term 

Other Fees

  • Student Health Insurance Policy: $1,519 per term 
    Fee is optional (depending on your situation). Subject to change. 

*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

Room Rates 

  • Chung Apartments: 
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished: $7,425 per term 
  • Duplex at Maryland: 
    • 3-Bedroom Furnished: $9,544 per term 
  • Haber Apartments 
    • 1-Bedroom Furnished: $7,713 per term 
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished: $8,761 per term 
  • Hicks Estate 
    • 1-Bedroom Furnished:  $7,713 per term 
    • 1-Bedroom w/Loft Furnished:  $8,761 per term 
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished:  $8,761 per term 
  • Pelletreau Apartments 
    • 2-Bedroom Furnished: $6,962 per term 
  • Eden Hall Campus: Orchard Hall 
    • Single Room: $1,391 per term 
    • Suite-Style Room: $1,468 per term (per occupant) 
  • Chatham also offers access to a unique inter-generational housing partnership at Vincentian Schenley Gardens near Shadyside Campus for School of Health Science graduate students.  

Apartment and Commuter Meal Plans (Lower Campus Housing & Commuters) 

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: 

  • 15 meals/term, $150 Flex Dollars: $325/term 
  • 15 meals/term, $350 Flex Dollars: $525/term 
  • 45 meals/term, $150 Flex Dollars: $675/term 
  • 45 meals/term, $350 Flex Dollars: $875/term 
  • 75 meals/term, $150 Flex Dollars: $1,025/term 
  • 75 meals/term, $350 Flex Dollars: $1,225/term 

Eden Hall Meal Plan 

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 Meal Plan Information 

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.  

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