Chamberlain University-Illinois

About Chamberlain University-Illinois

Chamberlain University-Illinois is a private for-profit institution offering graduate degrees based in Addison, Illinois. It enrolls 14,027 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: chamberlain.edu

Acceptance

82.6%

Graduation

50.4%

Net Price

$31,837

Median Earnings (10yr)

$92,405

Enrollment

14,027

Student : Faculty

20:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 82.6%, Chamberlain University-Illinois is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Chamberlain University-Illinois is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Chamberlain University-Illinois isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $31,837 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private for-profit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$21,536

Room & Board (off-campus)

$15,448

Books & Supplies

$400

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$8,548

Total Cost of Attendance

$40,826

Application fee: $95 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $30,013
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $30,090
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $34,050
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $32,607
• Over $110,000
  $40,826

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

50% of full-time students who enrolled at Chamberlain University-Illinois graduate within six years, and 75% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Chamberlain University-Illinois earn a median of $92,405 ten years after first enrolling. That's well above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Chamberlain University-Illinois is home to 14,027 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 47% are first-generation college students, 68% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Chamberlain University-Illinois. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Chamberlain University-Illinois offers a focused set of programs: 8 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Chamberlain University-Illinois is 20:1, on the higher side.

Pros & Cons of Chamberlain University-Illinois

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Chamberlain University-Illinois tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.