Chatham University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
72%
Female Students
3%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Chatham University has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.4%(960)
Hispanic
4.8%(69)
African American
5.3%(77)
Asian
3.3%(48)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
0.2%(3)
Unknown
19.8%(287)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment2,387
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Chatham University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Chatham University has a gender distribution of 72% female students and 28% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
27.7%(415)
Women
72.3%(1,084)

Gender Statistics

Men415

17% of total enrollment

Women1,084

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Chatham University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(12)
18-19
36.8%(552)
20-21
34.2%(513)
22-24
12.8%(192)
25+
15.3%(230)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.3%(20)
22-24
42.6%(378)
25+
55.2%(490)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Chatham University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 70% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.5%(215)
Out-of-State
26.2%(80)
International
3.3%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State215

70% of student body

Out-of-State80

26% of student body

International10

3% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

72%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age