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Chamberlain University-Illinois

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Chamberlain College of Nursing-Chicago Chamberlain College of Nursing-Tinley Park

Addison, Illinois 60101

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Chamberlain University-Illinois is a private suburban institution in Addison, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 868.

A large campus of 12.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $92,405 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,933.

Established
1889
Type
Private for-profit healthcare and nursing school

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89%Acceptance
868SAT Avg
12,188Students
20:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$92,405Earnings 10yr
$26,933Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 868

Reading & Writing
400420
Math
370430

ACT Score Range

Composite
1417

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,604
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$36,346
Average Net Price$26,933
Median Debt at Graduation$20,919
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,886
$30–48K$23,216
$48–75K$25,851
$75–110K$35,946
$110K+$36,221

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,458

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

87

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

20

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

7

Motor Vehicle Theft

10

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

24

Drug Arrests

18

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (11)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
12,188
Gender Split
89% / 11%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 23%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 8%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.0%
Freshman Retention76.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$84,533
10 Years$92,405

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • The Deaconess tradition began in 19th-century Europe when Theodor Fliedner of Kaiserswerth, Germany, established the first Deaconess Home and Hospital in 1836.
  • Louis in 1889 by the Evangelical Deaconess Society of St.
  • The hospital was first at 2119 Eugenia Street, then moved to 4117 West Belle Place in 1893, and finally ended at 6150 Oakland Avenue in 1930.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
22 mi(38 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
76 mi(132 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
180 mi(312 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare7 mi
MKE Milwaukee69 mi
IND Indianapolis179 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
New York, NY732 mi · ~21h 9m drive
Hartford, CT790 mi · ~22h 49m drive
Providence, RI854 mi · ~24h 40m drive
Albany, NY731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Syracuse, NY610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Rochester, NY537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Buffalo, NY471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Philadelphia, PA685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Pittsburgh, PA431 mi · ~12h 27m drive
Harrisburg, PA592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Newark, NJ723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Washington, DC615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Baltimore, MD626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Atlanta, GA600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Charlotte, NC605 mi · ~17h 29m drive
Raleigh, NC661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Miami, FL1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Orlando, FL999 mi · ~28h 52m drive
Tampa, FL1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive
Nashville, TN405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
New Orleans, LA837 mi · ~24h 11m drive
Richmond, VA640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Chicago, IL22 mi · ~38 min drive
Detroit, MI257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Minneapolis, MN335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
St. Louis, MO256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Kansas City, MO396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Indianapolis, IN180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Columbus, OH297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Cleveland, OH329 mi · ~9h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI76 mi · ~2h 12m drive
Dallas, TX795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Houston, TX936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
Austin, TX971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
San Antonio, TX1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive
Los Angeles, CA1722 mi · ~49h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA1834 mi · ~52h 59m drive
San Diego, CA1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive
Seattle, WA1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive
Portland, OR1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
Denver, CO898 mi · ~25h 57m drive
Phoenix, AZ1433 mi · ~41h 24m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1236 mi · ~35h 42m drive
Honolulu, HI4228 mi · ~122h 9m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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