Chatham University

Chatham University
Former names
Pennsylvania Female College (1869–1890)
Pennsylvania College for Women (1890–1955)
Chatham College (1955–2007)
MottoFiliae Nostrae Sicut Antarii Lapides (Latin)
Motto in English
That our daughters may be as cornerstones, polished after the similitude of a palace.
TypePrivate university
EstablishedDecember 11, 1869; 154 years ago (1869-12-11)
Endowment$106.6 million (2021)[1]
PresidentRhonda Phillips
Students2,300 (approx.)
Location, ,
United States
Campus39 acres (16 ha)
ColorsPurple and Gray[2]    
NicknameCougars
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIPAC
MascotCarson the Cougar[3]
Websitewww.chatham.edu

Chatham University is a private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally founded as a women's college, it began enrolling men in undergraduate programs in 2015. It enrolls about 2,110 students, including 1,002 undergraduate students and 1,108 graduate students.[4]

The university grants certificates and degrees including bachelor, master, first-professional, and doctorate degrees in the School of Arts, Science & Business, the School of Health Sciences, and the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2021. NCES IPEDS Data Center: Chatham University (Report). U. S. Department of Education. November 1, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-11-24. Retrieved 2018-11-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Athletics' mascot gets a new name". chatham.edu. March 31, 2011. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014.
  4. ^ "Chatham Quick Facts". Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.