Private for-profit nursing and healthcare university with 130+ years of history and 20+ campus locations.
Chamberlain University operates two colleges: the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The institution offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with nurse practitioner specializations, Master of Public Health, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. The university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission with additional program-specific accreditation from other bodies. RN-to-BSN and RN-to-MSN pathways are available for licensed nurses.
Chamberlain operates over 20 campus locations across the United States, including major cities such as Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, and New Orleans. The university also offers online programs for flexible learning. The institution emphasizes a community built on care and provides support services including financial aid counseling, military information, and transfer student resources.
Chamberlain accepts transfer students and offers RN-to-BSN and RN-to-MSN pathways. Licensed RNs receive 77 proficiency credits toward their BSN, requiring 45 additional credits for completion. The university provides no application fee for educational healthcare partners and offers group-specific tuition rates. Transfer students may apply up to 30 credits from other institutions, with at least 30 credits required to be completed at Chamberlain.
According to the US Department of Education's College Scorecard, Chamberlain-Illinois reports a 74% graduation rate. Median salary after attending ranges from $55,000 to $71,000. Loan repayment data shows 26% making progress, 26% not making progress, 21% in forbearance, 15% in deferment, 6% paid in full, 3% delinquent, 3% defaulted, and 0% discharged.