Chatham is fully accredited and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. The curricula combine critical thinking and writing skills with practical experiences.
Students complete an original research project during their final year.
Ninety-seven percent of the faculty members have the highest degree in their field. An average class size of 12 encourages student-faculty interaction and individual attention. Chatham also offers competitive, coeducational master's programs in education and teaching and the health science fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies. Student organizations include student government, an international student organization, community service groups, academic clubs, a choir, and an outdoor adventure club. Chatham is an NCAA Division III school in basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and tennis and also has the first college-level women's ice hockey team in the region.