Chamberlain University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Chamberlain University-Illinois is a private for-profit university in Addison, Illinois, with about 14,027 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.64% 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: $21,536
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,837 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.64% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 14,027 32.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 47.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 10.9%
- Average SAT Score: 868
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 23,768
- Applicants (IPEDS): 70
- Room & Board: $15,448 annual estimate
Chamberlain University-Illinois: what the data shows
Common questions about Chamberlain University-Illinois, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chamberlain University-Illinois?
Chamberlain University-Illinois is located in Addison, IL (ZIP 60101).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Chamberlain University-Illinois public or private?
Chamberlain University-Illinois is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Chamberlain University-Illinois cost?
Published tuition: $21,536.
Average net price after aid: $31,837.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,013 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,090 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,050 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,607 |
| $110,001+ | $40,826 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $86,144.
How hard is it to get into Chamberlain University-Illinois?
Admission rate: 82.64%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 868.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Chamberlain University-Illinois?
Total enrollment: 14,027 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 23,768 students.
Graduate enrollment: 18,903 students.
About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chamberlain University-Illinois?
150%-time completion rate: 41.67%.
First-year retention: 72.7%.
What do graduates of Chamberlain University-Illinois 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.
33.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chamberlain University-Illinois known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (9,802 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (2,371 completions)
- Nursing Practice (588 completions)
- 05.1381 (337 completions)
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing (253 completions)
- Public Health, General (111 completions)
- Social Work (86 completions)
- Nursing Education (24 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other (12 completions)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chamberlain University-Illinois a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.64%; completion rate 41.67%; median earnings $92,405 at 10 years; net price $31,837. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,536
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chamberlain University-Illinois was $21,536.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,837
2024 Value
In 2024 Chamberlain University-Illinois had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,837.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$127,348 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,837 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$86,144 4-Year Tuition
$15,448 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$37,384 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$149,536 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chamberlain University-Illinois.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.97% 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-Illinois 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-Illinois in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,280 | $17,280 | $22,021 |
| 2014 | $17,280 | $17,280 | $28,915 |
| 2015 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $22,432 |
| 2016 | $19,230 | $19,230 | $26,529 |
| 2017 | $19,375 | $19,375 | $22,359 |
| 2018 | $19,375 | $19,375 | $23,041 |
| 2019 | $19,900 | $19,900 | $25,598 |
| 2020 | $20,381 | $20,381 | $28,605 |
| 2021 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $23,638 |
| 2022 | $20,410 | $20,410 | $26,362 |
| 2023 | $20,604 | $20,604 | $26,933 |
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
82.64% Acceptance Rate
70 Total Applicants
62 Students Admitted
48 First-Time Students Enrolled
77.42% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 868
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chamberlain University-Illinois reported total enrollment of about 14,027 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 10% male and 90% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.5%), Black or African American (27.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). About 33.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chamberlain University-Illinois in 2024 is 14,027 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,768 students. Graduate enrollment is about 18,903 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
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 White at 41.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.67% 100% Completion Time
41.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.67% of students graduating from Chamberlain University-Illinois completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 8% male / 92% female
- Nursing Practice: 10% male / 90% 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-Illinois.
Return on Investment
$20,919 Median Student Debt
$92,405 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
625.61% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chamberlain University-Illinois.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9,802 completions
2. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 2,371 completions
3. Nursing Practice: 588 completions
4. 05.1381: 337 completions
5. Adult Health Nurse/Nursing: 253 completions
6. Public Health, General: 111 completions
7. Social Work: 86 completions
8. Nursing Education: 24 completions
9. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Chamberlain University-Illinois.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chamberlain University-Illinois graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chamberlain University-Illinois from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 10.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,912
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,772
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-Illinois is a private for-profit institution located in Addison, IL, 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, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Nursing Practice. Enrollment is approximately 14,027 students. Student body composition includes White (41.5%), Black or African American (27.0%), Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). The admission rate is 82.64%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 868. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.67%. Approximately 33.28% 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
Addison, IL 60101
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Chamberlain University-Illinois 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-Illinois located?
Chamberlain University-Illinois is located in Addison, IL.
What is Chamberlain University-Illinois's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Chamberlain University-Illinois is 82.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 70 applicants and 62 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Chamberlain University-Illinois cost?
Reported tuition is $21,536 and average net price is $31,837 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,448 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chamberlain University-Illinois?
Chamberlain University-Illinois reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,768 students, White (41.5%), Black or African American (27.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chamberlain University-Illinois?
About 47.3% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Chamberlain University-Illinois?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Chamberlain University-Illinois reports midpoint SAT about 868.
What do graduates of Chamberlain University-Illinois earn?
Median earnings are $84,533 six years after entry and $92,405 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chamberlain University-Illinois?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chamberlain University-Illinois students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,919.
Is Chamberlain University-Illinois public or private?
Chamberlain University-Illinois is a private for-profit institution located in Addison, IL.
Is Chamberlain University-Illinois an HBCU?
No. Chamberlain University-Illinois is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chamberlain University-Illinois a tribal college?
No. Chamberlain University-Illinois is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.