Chamberlain University

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Est. 1889 · Private For-profit

Private for-profit nursing and healthcare university with 130+ years of history and 20+ campus locations.

  • Founded 1889 as Deaconess School of Nursing; became Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2005
  • Private for-profit institution owned by Adtalem Global Education
  • Headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois; main campus address in Chicago
  • Offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in nursing and public health
  • 20+ campus locations across the United States plus online programs
  • Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Academics

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.

Campus & Student Life

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.

Admissions

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.

Outcomes

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.

Founded
1889
Type
Private For-profit
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
Websitehttp://www.chamberlain.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
$92.4K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources