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The real 4-year cost of Chatham University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Chatham University went from $27,496 to $43,810, an average of 3.1% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$47,943
Year 2$49,405
Year 3$50,912
Year 4$52,465
4-year total$200,726

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$160,726
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$103,937
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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