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Chatham University Reviews

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  • 3 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Bang for the buck

    You pay a lot to go to this school, but i feel like you could be paying less for the same education.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do your best in school and you will get accepted here. Also apply for a lot of scholarships because its really expensive to go here. Do the World Ready Women's Weekend to get the scholarship. You can get up to $5000 and you get $1000 for just going.
    Great for these types of students

    Like small schools, want to be in a big city without all the noise

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Rachel from Bronx, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    chatham university is a fine, well put together school. only if your looking for a small community of close friends, lots of fun and activities and to work hard.
    Tips for prospective students

    i would say work hard and do your best. everyone is really close and friendly, you wont have any problems here.
    Academic Rigor

    i am an interior architecture major and it is a hard an rigorous program; especially since everything is crammed into 3 years. its fun and you learn a lot of things, but i do believe to much work is given for such a small time period.
    Dorm Life

    its ok in the dorm im in; but its really old and expensive. i feel for the amount you have to pay a semester, the building should be more equipped.
    Food and Dining

    im sorry to say the food sucks here; especially if your a vegetarian as myself no options at all. i once saw in the vegetarian section french fries and cucumbers wow yumm. so i would say its best to live off campus, so you wont be forced to have a meal plan and make sure to cook your own food.
    What to do for fun

    theres plenty of clubs and activities on campus to join if you have time from classes. you also can use your school id as a free bus pass to go many places and get into free places with your school id.
    Bang for the buck

    everything depends on your financial circumstance.
    Clubs and Activities

    theres plenty of clubs and activities on campus to join if you have time from classes. like volleyball, hockey, tennis, dance team, peaches. etc
    Greek Life

    no sorry, but i believe the neighboring school pit and carnegie mellon has some really great greek nights and food.
    Campus Safety

    theres an officer that patrols all the time. also an alert system incase of an emergency.

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Chatham University is an amazing college to come from. Chatham professors help you do many great things. Student Activities has a lot of events on campus and off.
    Tips for prospective students

    Live in Woodland Hall. It is in the middle of the campus!
    Academic Rigor

    The classes at Chatham are the same as any other college. Some are hard and some classes are easy. The professors definitely help you if you need anything.
    Dorm Life

    All the RA's are awesome!
    Food and Dining

    Food is constantly available in the weathervane. Anderson is pretty good.
    What to do for fun

    All the Chatham traditions.
    Bang for the buck

    You definitely get your moneys worth while coming here.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    All of the traditions are so much fun!
    Great for these types of students

    Women looking for a world ready atmosphere and working hard to do what you want in your career.
    Clubs and Activities

    CMA, Chatham Marketing Association. There are a lot of clubs and activities to do here.
    Campus Safety

    The campus is tucked away on Fifth Ave. Absolutely beautiful and no harm here!!

  • Jamie from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Chatham is a great small school with a homey environment.
    Tips for prospective students

    You will get a great well rounded education.
    Academic Rigor

    I have had some of the hardest classes of my life here and the most fulfilling.
    Dorm Life

    There is nothing quite like it.
    Food and Dining

    They have so many option.
    What to do for fun

    I go out to see shows, I go to parties in Oakland. I go to see shows in the south side.
    Bang for the buck

    You get great classes and a beautiful environment to study in.

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    chatham university is a safe empowering environment where women learn to be professional and strong.
    Tips for prospective students

    don't be afraid to go to a community college the first two years. save money and figure out what you really want to do with your education.
    Academic Rigor

    my teachers are fantastic and work with me one on one.
    Dorm Life

    the students can either live in apartments, or remodeled mansions.
    Food and Dining

    the dining hall has organic and vegan options, and a full salad bar filled with fresh produce.
    What to do for fun

    you can take a bus to anywhere in pittsburgh

  • Ashley from Slippery Rock, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Chatham University's professors are wonderful at teaching you how to excel at everything that you attempt. The professors are even willing to work with the students to find the best solution to help you learn the absolute maximum without getting you overly stressed.
    Am enjoying being here

    Chatham University helps each student to find something that they would like to participate in. Each year the student affairs provides the students with several different activities and even goes as far to challenge the students to make a group if there is not one already available that they are interested in.
    Bang for the buck

    One of Chatham University's downfalls is that it is very expensive. However, there are several scholarship opportunities and jobs available to help you get money.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you know what major you would like to pursue before you attend Chatham University, so that you can take all the necessary classes and yet still have room for the extra classes that interest you.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who strive to excel that would appreciate a green and women promoting Chatham University.

  • Anonymous Reviewer

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Classes are very nice. I am only taking first year courses at the moment, but everything I am learning is either going to be beneficial to me in the real world, or help me in my career. It is nice because if Chatham doesn't offer the class you want, you can duel-enroll with any of the classes that Pitt offers!
    Am enjoying being here

    There is so much to do on and off campus. Even the classes are fun. If you are willing to apply yourself and try new things, you'll never be bored or unhappy here.
    Bang for the buck

    Chatham is an expensive school. There is no doubt about that. When we got our bill, it was estimated to be about 21k a semester. If you want to go here and don't want to drown in debt, GET EVERY SCHOLARSHIP YOU CAN! Or get a job. There are absurd amounts of jobs offered on campus alone. Whatever you do, stay on top of your FAFSA and budget! Also, you get a laptop for free, so if you're planning on coming here, skip out on buying a new one and enjoy a new Macbook Pro! (All maintenance is done for free as well if you ever have a problem!)
    Tips for prospective students

    -Budget and get as many scholarships as you can.
    -Engage the campus if you're coming!
    -Get to know your professors on a personal level.
    -Make friends with the library workers, maintenance workers, and the higher-ups. It's a small school and the more people you know, the better off you are when you're in trouble.
    Great for these types of students

    -This school is great for anyone who cares about the environment (it's extraordinarily involved with going green).
    -It is an all women college, but the graduate classes ARE co-ed. There ARE men on campus. But they are not as abundant as women.
    -Don't come here if you're looking for a partying school. It is a fun place, but it is more academic than anything. This is a place for serious women who want to learn how to be leaders!

  • Heather from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    Had tons of great classes and the study abroad during Maymester was amazing! I would definitely recommend doing a whole semester abroad if you can find a place you like.
    Did enjoy being here

    To much drama since it was an all women's college. The staff could also be a little uncooperative and unfriendly at times. The financial aid office was filled with incompetent persons, thank god I was a math major.
    Bang for the buck

    Got rid of tenure for the professor which caused them to lose a lot of great professors which then cause some majors to get dropped.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit the school before attending and meet the professors in your department! Definitely make sure that your major is still going to be around when you get to the University.

  • I'Asha from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    This school is very clique-y (if that's a word). It's an all girls school= drama. A lot of attitudes from EVERYONE.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you can afford it. Stay out of the drama.