Chamberlain University at Illinois

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Addison, IL

$19,226

Avg tuition

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About Chamberlain University at Illinois

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Chamberlain University at Illinois is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Addison, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,851, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,226.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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29k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

54%

Black

17%

Hispanic

13%

Unknown

7%

Asian

7%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

90%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

16

Total Online Enrollment

28,216

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,226 $19,226
Graduate $13,000 $13,000

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $600
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,420
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,020
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,020

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,826 $19,826
Off-campus without family $39,266 $39,266
Off-campus with family $26,846 $26,846

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

80%

State Grant Aid

45%

Institution Grant Aid

Information not available

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,632
State Grant Aid $4,881
Institution Grant Aid Information not available
Pell Grant Aid $3,024

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$70k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.