Safety Score
3.45 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pittsburgh, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Chatham University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,319-student campus.
- 3.45
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,366
- Rank of 3,050
- #96
- PA rank
- 2,319
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Chatham University reports 3.45 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,366 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 78% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.45
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,366
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 78%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 5
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Chatham University was unchanged from 5 to 5 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesChatham University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, enrolling approximately 2,319 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #96 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,319 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Chatham University is "Fondling" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.21 incidents per 1,000 students, Chatham University reports 186% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2366
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#96
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Chatham University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 22% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Chatham University percentile rank 22.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2366 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Chatham University reports 186% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $44,626
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,626
- Avg Net Price
- $29,954
- Median Debt
- $23,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 62%
- SAT Average
- 1198
- SAT Math Range
- 520–625
- ACT Range
- 21–30
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,709
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $52,410
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyChatham University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 11 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Chatham University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
PA
Chatham University
3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
The Evergreen State College
3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Ponce, PR · 2,319 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA · 2,320 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS · 2,320 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · 2,324 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,310 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Chatham University nationally (rank #2366), regardless of size or state.
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
National Rank #2365
Snow College
Ephraim, UT
National Rank #2367
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO
National Rank #2364
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
National Rank #2368
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
National Rank #2363
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatham University safe?
Chatham University has a safety score of 3.45 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,366 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Chatham University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Chatham University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Chatham University have fire safety data?
Yes. Chatham University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Chatham University's Safety Profile
Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA enrolls 2,319 students and has a safety score of 3.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2366 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 5 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Chatham University's 3.45 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Chatham University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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