Chamberlain University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Chamberlain University-California is a private for-profit university in Rancho Cordova, California, enrolling about 751 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $92,405 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,271
- 2024 Average Net Price: $36,559 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 751 40.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 47.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 10.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,093
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5
- Room & Board: $17,772 annual estimate
Chamberlain University-California: what the data shows
Common questions about Chamberlain University-California, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chamberlain University-California?
Chamberlain University-California is located in Rancho Cordova, CA (ZIP 95670).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Chamberlain University-California public or private?
Chamberlain University-California is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Chamberlain University-California cost?
Published tuition: $21,271.
Average net price after aid: $36,559.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $35,887 |
| $110,001+ | $37,232 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $85,084.
How hard is it to get into Chamberlain University-California?
Admission rate: 80.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Chamberlain University-California?
Total enrollment: 751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,093 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chamberlain University-California?
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Chamberlain University-California earn?
Median earnings: $84,533 six years after entry; $92,405 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,919.
33.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chamberlain University-California known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (279 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chamberlain University-California a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.00%; median earnings $92,405 at 10 years; net price $36,559. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,271
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chamberlain University-California was $21,271.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$36,559
2024 Value
In 2024 Chamberlain University-California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,559.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$146,236 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$36,559 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$85,084 4-Year Tuition
$17,772 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$39,443 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$157,772 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chamberlain University-California.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chamberlain University-California was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chamberlain University-California in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,230 | $19,230 | — |
| 2017 | $19,375 | $19,375 | — |
| 2018 | $19,375 | $19,375 | $26,535 |
| 2019 | $19,375 | $19,375 | — |
| 2020 | $19,766 | $19,766 | — |
| 2021 | $19,982 | $19,982 | $27,386 |
| 2022 | $20,142 | $20,142 | $38,046 |
| 2023 | $20,462 | $20,462 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.00% Acceptance Rate
5 Total Applicants
3 Students Admitted
2 First-Time Students Enrolled
66.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chamberlain University-California reported total enrollment of about 751 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (32.6%), White (30.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (26.1%). About 33.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chamberlain University-California in 2024 is 751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,093 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 32.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Chamberlain University-California completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chamberlain University-California.
Return on Investment
$20,919 Median Student Debt
$92,405 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
531.89% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chamberlain University-California.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 279 completions
Most popular programs at Chamberlain University-California.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chamberlain University-California graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chamberlain University-California from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 10.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,080
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,740
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chamberlain University-California is a private for-profit institution located in Rancho Cordova, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 751 students. Student body composition includes Asian (32.6%), White (30.6%), Hispanic or Latino (26.1%). The admission rate is 80.00%. Approximately 33.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Chamberlain University-California graduates report median earnings of $92,405 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chamberlain University-California located?
Chamberlain University-California is located in Rancho Cordova, CA.
What is Chamberlain University-California's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Chamberlain University-California is 80.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5 applicants and 3 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Chamberlain University-California cost?
Reported tuition is $21,271 and average net price is $36,559 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,772 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chamberlain University-California?
Chamberlain University-California reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,093 students, Asian (32.6%), White (30.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chamberlain University-California?
About 47.3% of students at Chamberlain University-California are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chamberlain University-California earn?
Median earnings are $84,533 six years after entry and $92,405 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Chamberlain University-California students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,919.
Is Chamberlain University-California public or private?
Chamberlain University-California is a private for-profit institution located in Rancho Cordova, CA.
Is Chamberlain University-California an HBCU?
No. Chamberlain University-California is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chamberlain University-California a tribal college?
No. Chamberlain University-California is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chamberlain University-California a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Chamberlain University-California reports 26.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Chamberlain University-California religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chamberlain University-California in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Rancho Cordova, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.