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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 9 credits in the fall, spring, and summer terms.
Program Name (Per Term) |
Number of Terms |
Cost per Term |
Tuition Cost |
| Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) | 5 | $10,200 | $51,000 |
| Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | 8 | $11,537 | $92,296 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | 7 | $12,687 | $88,809 |
| Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | 6 | $16,166 | $96,996 |
Program Name (Per Credit) |
Number of Credits |
Cost per Credit |
Tuition Cost |
| Master of Science in Biology (MS) | 32-34 | $1,017 | $32,554-$34,578 |
| Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies (MABS) | 30-31 | $1,017 | $30,510-$31,527 |
| BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) | 53 | $546-$987 | $28,938-$52,311 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 36 | $879 | $31,644 |
| Master of Communication (MComm) | 30 | $1,017 | $30,510 |
| Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) | 48-60 | $1,017 | $48,816-$61,020 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) | 85 | $1,017 | $86,445 |
| Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | 42 | $1,017 | $42,714 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Technology (MFA) | 36 | $987 | $35,532 |
| Dual-Degree Master of Arts in Food Studies & MBA (MFAS + MBA) | 56 | $987 | $55,272 |
| Master of Arts in Food Studies (MAFS) | 41 | $987 | $40,467 |
| Master of Healthcare Informatics (MHI) | 30 | $1,017 | $30,510 |
| Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Design (MAID) | 30 | $987 | $29,610 |
| Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) | 72 | $987 | $71,064 |
| Master of Science in Interior Architecture (MSIA) | 30 | $987 | $29,610 |
| Low Residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) | 42 | $1,017 | $42,714 |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | 33 | $798 | $26,334 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | 27 | $1,017 | $27,459 |
| Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | 30 | $1,017 | $30,510 |
| Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Bridge Option (OTD-BR) | 39 | $1,017 | $39,663 |
| Master of Professional Writing (MPW) | 30 | $1,017 | $30,510 |
| Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) | 36 | $1,017 | $36,612 |
| RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN) | 47 | $546-$775 | $25,662-$36,425 |
| Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed) | 30 | $987 | $29,610 |
| Dual Degree Master of Sustainability & MBA (MSUS + MBA) | 57 | $987 | $56,259 |
| Master of Sustainability (MSUS) | 41 | $987 | $40,467 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | 44-51 | $987 | $43,428-$50,337 |
College Clinical Fees
- Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology: $115.00 yearly
- Master of Science in Counseling Psychology: $115.00 yearly
College Fees
- Occupational Therapy: $265 per term
- Physician Assistant Studies: $265 per term
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: $265 per term
- Other Graduate Programs: $30 per credit, $265 max per term
Liability Insurance Fee
- Counseling Psychology Program: $20 per term
- Education Program: $20 per term
Combine Lab/Liability Insurance Fee
- Occupational Therapy: $220 per term
- Physician Assistant Studies: $220 per term
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: $220 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
- Master of Occupational Therapy: $14.00 per term
Other Fees
- Student Health Insurance Policy: $1,318 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.
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 Housing
Chatham University will not be able to provide on-campus housing options for graduate students for the 2020-2021 academic year. However, there are a variety of local housing options that are within walking distance or a short bus ride on the Pittsburgh Port Authority.
While the Office of Residence Life–Student Affairs maintains a listing of local property management companies that students have used in the past to secure off-campus housing, Chatham University cannot attest to the best off-campus housing options for students. Instead, we encourage students to make the best choice for them based on their personal and financial needs.
Graduate students are encouraged to contact the individual property management companies to arrange tours and obtain further details. Students have also used the following online resources in the past: Apartments.com, Trulia, Zillow, and Realtor.com.
If you have any questions or would like further recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Residence Life–Student Affairs:
Shadyside Campus
Neighborhoods with easy access to Chatham, such as Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Oakland, and Point Breeze are all good places for graduate students to start their housing search. These neighborhoods each provide many amenities like shopping, entertainment and nightlife, and access to public transportation.
Eden Hall Campus
Chatham University has limited on-campus graduate housing options at the Eden Hall Campus. Graduate students interested in inquiring about housing options on the Eden Hall Campus should contact the Office of Residence Life–Student Affairs for the Eden Hall Campus by email or phone (412-365-1172). There are a variety of local housing options within driving distance of the Eden Hall Campus that graduate students can utilize.
Meal Plans
Build your own Rachel Plan:
- 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
Students can change their meal plan option from the first day of class through the end of the add/drop period only. The last day of add/drop is stated in the University academic calendar. Any unused portion of a meal plan at the end of the term is forfeited. Any unused flex dollars are forfeited at the end of the academic year.
Eden Hall Meal Plan:
Only available for residents of Orchard Hall.
Anytime Plan, unlimited meal accesses, $50 Flex Dollars; $2,375 per term
Eden Hall - Anytime access plans provide continuous access to the Eden Hall Dining Commons. Enter and exit the Dining Commons as frequently as you'd like and eat as many meals as you'd like. Flex dollars roll over fall semester to spring semester but not academic year to academic year. Flex dollars can be used at any Chatham dining facility; Shadyside, Eastside Café, Café Rachel, or Eden Hall Dining Commons.