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Caroline Fisk Chief Enrollment Officer

School Overview

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Overall
A-
Matriculation B+
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews A+
At Chatham Hall, we believe that when a young woman steps beyond the boundary of her own comfort zone, she realizes the true power of her potential. Every day across campus, you’ll discover your individual passions, learn to balance joy with challenge, gratitude with ambition, and to champion each other as you begin to weave together informed perspectives that will make up your worldview. With endless opportunities illuminated before you, you’ll feel confident taking the first steps toward a life that is all your own.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$68000
Enrollment
121
International Students
26%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
86%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$67 millions
Average SAT Score
1235
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
8
Boarding %
91

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#17 Rice University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#40 College of William and Mary 2
#42 Brandeis University 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#70 Wofford College 1
#75 Clemson University 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#127 DePaul University 1
#137 George Mason University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
#151 James Madison University 2
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Appalachian State University 3
Augusta University 1
Florida Gulf Coast University 1
Georgia College and State University 1
High Point University 1
Queens University of Charlotte 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University Wellesley College 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2019-2022 2021 2017-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 16 46 14 64 61
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 2
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#3 Columbia University 1 + 1 + 2
#4 Yale University 1 + 1 + 2
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 2
#12 Duke University 1 + 1 + 2
#14 Brown University 1 + 1 + 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#17 Rice University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Emory University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 2
#24 University of Michigan 1 + 1 + 2
#25 University of Virginia 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#27 University of Southern California 1 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 + 2
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#28 Tufts University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#28 New York University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#34 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#35 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#36 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#39 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 + 2
#40 College of William and Mary 2 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#42 Tulane University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#42 Brandeis University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#42 Boston University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Villanova University 1 1 + 2
#53 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
#58 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#59 University of Washington 1 1 + 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#63 George Washington University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#66 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#75 Clemson University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#79 North Carolina State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#79 American University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#80 Howard University 1 + 1 + 2
#83 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#83 Elon University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#88 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1 + 2
#88 University of California: Riverside 1 + 1 + 2
#93 University of Denver 1 1 + 1 + 3
#93 University of San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#97 University of Utah 1 + 1
#99 Auburn University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#103 Drexel University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 + 2
#103 Clark University 1 + 1 + 2
#103 Arizona State University 1 + 1 + 2
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 1 + 2
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 + 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1 + 1 + 3
#118 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1 + 2
#118 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 2
#122 Chapman University 1 + 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#127 DePaul University 1 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#160 SUNY University at Albany 1 + 1 + 2
#162 Oregon State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2019-2022 2021 2017-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 5 15 8 17 16
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 + 2
#4 Pomona College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#5 Wellesley College 1 + 1 + 2
#6 Bowdoin College 1 + 1 + 2
#8 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Hamilton College 1 + 1 + 2
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 + 2
#13 Davidson College 1 + 1
#15 Haverford College 1 + 1 + 2
#17 Barnard College 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#17 Smith College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#20 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 + 2
#22 University of Richmond 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#22 Bates College 1 + 1 + 2
#28 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 2
#28 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Mount Holyoke College 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#36 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1
#38 Bucknell University 1 1
#42 Denison University 1 + 1 + 2
#46 Furman University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#47 Dickinson College 1 + 1 + 2
#50 The University of the South 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#60 Bard College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#61 Gettysburg College 1 1

Academics

Sports

(13)
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Riding
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(36)
Activist Club
Altar Guild
Art Club
Bit ‘n Spur (Riding)
Book Club
Brushes ‘n Picks (Riding)
Activist Club
Altar Guild
Art Club
Bit ‘n Spur (Riding)
Book Club
Brushes ‘n Picks (Riding)
Chatham Athletic Council
Chathamite (Yearbook)
COE (Admission Office Ambassadors)
The Columns (Newspaper)
Cooking Club
Cultural Perspectives
Dance Club
Dance Committee
French Club
Honor Council
International Club
Iris (Art & Literary Magazine)
Latin Club
Math Competition Club
Model UnitedNations
Period Club
Quidditch/Harry Potter Club
Senate
Service League
Sextet (Senior A Cappella Group)
Sherwood Dramatic Society
Spanish Club
Spectrum
St. Mary's Choir
Student Council
Sustainability Club
TEAMS (Engineering
Math
& Science Competition)
Tutu Turtles (Robotics)
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Arts

(20)
Choir
Theater
Vocal
Photography
Dance
Photography Portfolio
Choir
Theater
Vocal
Photography
Dance
Photography Portfolio
Portfolio
Design
Music
Songwriting
Art
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Contact Info

http://www.chathamhall.org
800 Chatham Hall Circle, Chatham, VA 24531
434-432-5516
admissions@chathamhall.org
Virginia

Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1894
Campus Size: 365 acres
Boarding Rate: 91%
Religious Affiliation: Giáo hội Anh

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Zoom, Skype, 2/
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 799
SSAT: 2344

Frequently Ask Questions about Chatham Hall

Tell me a bit about Chatham Hall.
Chatham Hall is All-girls private boarding school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1894 , and currently has about 121 students, 26.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.chathamhall.org.
Does Chatham Hall have rigorous academic requirements?
Chatham Hall also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Chatham Hall students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Rice University, University of Virginia, University of Southern California, Tufts University and University of California: Santa Barbara.
What is the application requirement for Chatham Hall?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Chatham Hall’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Chatham Hall’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Chatham Hall in 2024 is $68,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@chathamhall.org .
Where is Chatham Hall located?
Chatham Hall is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
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Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Chatham Hall is among the most popular schools, within top 97 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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Also it is highly recommended to visit Chatham Hall’s official site: http://www.chathamhall.org or call them at 434-432-5516.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Chatham Hall?
Yes, here are few: Hargrave Military Academy, North Cross School and Virginia Episcopal School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Chatham Hall?
The overall rating for Chatham Hall is A-.

The section ratings of Chatham Hall are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is renowned for its prestigious universities, including North Carolina State University. Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, it forms the Research Triangle, a hub for technology and academic research. The city is home to historic landmarks like the North Carolina State Capitol, a Greek Revival-style building from the 19th century, featuring a statue of George Washington dressed as a Roman general in its rotunda. Raleigh’s blend of educational institutions, cultural attractions, and vibrant tech industry makes it a dynamic and growing city.
Population (2022) 392,552
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 4%
Nearby Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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