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School of Business

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Accredited Northeast Women's LeadershipAffordable PrivatePittsburgh Access
C+MBA Stack grade
$65KMedian starting salary
78%Employed
500Average GMAT
80%Acceptance rate

About School of Business

School of Business is the graduate business school of Chatham University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 25. 80% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 500; average GPA is 3.2. Median starting salary is $65,000, 78% employed. Printed annual tuition is $16,500. Known for Women's Leadership, Affordable Private, Pittsburgh Access, Flexible. Best for Women Leaders, Pittsburgh Careers, Budget Private School.

Known for
Women's LeadershipAffordable PrivatePittsburgh AccessFlexible
Best for
Women LeadersPittsburgh CareersBudget Private School

How Chatham University grades out

MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.

C- Career outcomes
B+ Value / ROI
C- Selectivity
C- Admissions bar

School of Business at a glance

The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.

$65,000Median base salary
78%Employed
500Average GMAT
3.2Average GPA
80%Acceptance rate
25Class size
$17KAnnual tuitionprinted sticker
2 yearsProgram length

Getting in

Admissions typically run in rounds. A 500 average GMAT and a 3.2 GPA set the published bar ; 80% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.

  • GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
  • Essays + résumé
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Interview (by invitation)
500Average GMAT
3.2Average GPA
80%Acceptance rate
25Class size

Outcomes

78% employed · median starting salary$65,000.

$65,000Median starting salary
78%Employed
Median starting salary$65,000
Printed program sticker$33,000

First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.

Living in Pittsburgh

School of Business is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.

The area
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Northeast

Overview

School of Business is the graduate business school of Chatham University, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

School of Business FAQ

Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.

Where is School of Business located?

School of Business is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Is the School of Business MBA accredited?

Yes. School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.

What is the average GMAT at School of Business?

The published average GMAT is 500.

What is the average GPA at School of Business?

The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.2.

What is the School of Business MBA acceptance rate?

School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 80%.

What is the median starting salary for School of Business MBA graduates?

The published median starting salary is $65,000.

What is the employment rate after the School of Business MBA?

78% of the class reported employment in the published figures.

How much does the School of Business MBA cost?

Printed annual tuition is $16,500.

How long is the School of Business MBA?

The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.

How large is the School of Business MBA class?

The published class size is about 25 students.

What is School of Business known for?

School of Business is known for Women's Leadership, Affordable Private, Pittsburgh Access, Flexible.

Who is the School of Business MBA best for?

Best for Women Leaders, Pittsburgh Careers, Budget Private School.

Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.

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