What Chamberlain University does

Chamberlain University is a US-based healthcare education institution and the largest nursing school in the country by enrollment, serving approximately 40,000 students across 24 campus locations in 16+ states and online programs, with a 25th campus set to open in Cincinnati in fall 2026. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Addison, Illinois, Chamberlain offers degree programs spanning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with multiple nurse practitioner and non-clinical specializations, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), and Master of Social Work (MSW), along with certificate programs including a Healthcare AI Certificate developed with Google Cloud. Programs are accredited by CCNE, NLN CNEA, CEPH, CSWE, and the Higher Learning Commission, and are delivered through hybrid campus-based, fully online, and self-paced formats via Canvas LMS, with SIMCARE CENTER simulation labs at each campus and Chamberlain Care student support services.

Chamberlain is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Covista Inc. (formerly Adtalem Global Education, NYSE: CVSA), operating under the legal entity Chamberlain University LLC domiciled in Illinois. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees across degree programs, supplemented by administration of federal and state financial aid including grants, loans, and work-study. The institution awarded more than $87 million in scholarships and grants in 2025 and operates the Commitment to Completion Grant offering up to $11,000 in savings. Go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer model supplemented by event-driven enrollment (campus open houses, information sessions) and a channel network of 11,000+ healthcare and educational institution partners offering reduced tuition rates to their employees. Customer segments include aspiring pre-licensure nursing students, working RNs pursuing BSN/MSN completion, healthcare professionals seeking graduate degrees, and corporate healthcare employers seeking workforce development pipelines. Recent strategic activity includes the 2026 launch of a Google Cloud-powered AI credential program, expansion into a 25th Cincinnati campus, and a leadership transition with Amelia Manning appointed president effective May 18, 2026, succeeding Dr. Karen Cox.

Name

Chamberlain University

Legal name

Chamberlain University LLC

Website

https://chamberlain.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Chamberlain University is the largest US nursing school by enrollment, serving approximately 40,000 students across 24 campus locations and online programs with BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MPH, and MSW degrees plus certificates, and is a subsidiary of Covista Inc. (NYSE: CVSA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• BSN programs
• MSN programs
• Online nursing degrees
• Healthcare workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Chamberlain University generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for nursing and healthcare professional degree programs. Tuition varies by program (BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MSW, MPH) and delivery format (campus vs online). The university also charges fees for applications, clinical placements, and other services.
2. Financial Aid Processing: The university administers federal and state financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. While students bear the ultimate cost, the institution receives federal student aid funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chamberlain University delivers accredited nursing and healthcare degree programs (BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MPH, MSW) plus graduate certificates across 24 U.S. campuses and online through the Canvas LMS. The institution operates SIMCARE CENTER simulation labs at each campus and is developing a Healthcare AI Certificate in partnership with Google Cloud for clinical AI competency. Chamberlain serves approximately 40,000 students and has more than 155,000 alumni, making it the largest nursing school in the United States by enrollment.

Product overview

Chamberlain University is a comprehensive healthcare education platform offering degree programs across nursing and health professions. The core product portfolio centers on Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with multiple specializations (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and non-clinical tracks in Healthcare Policy, Nurse Educator, Nurse Executive, Nursing Informatics, and Population Health), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and health professions degrees including Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), and Master of Social Work (MSW). Programs are delivered through campus-based, hybrid, and fully online formats across 20+ campus locations. Supporting offerings include nursing and public health certificates, a Google Cloud-powered Healthcare AI Certificate, SIMCARE CENTER simulation labs, NCLEX preparation, Chamberlain Care student support, and the Commitment to Completion Grant (up to $11,000). The institution serves approximately 40,000 students and has graduated over 155,000 alumni, operating as the largest nursing school in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-licensure undergraduate nursing degree program delivered on campus in a hybrid format that prepares students for the NCLEX-RN and registered nurse licensure. Available at 20+ campus locations across the United States with flexible scheduling and six start dates per year.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Online Online pre-licensure BSN program offering 100% online coursework plus required clinical experiences for registered nurse licensure preparation, providing scheduling flexibility for students who cannot attend campus-based instruction.
• RN to BSN Option Online bridge program for registered nurses holding an associate degree or nursing diploma to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through 100% online coursework and a direct care component.
• RN to MSN Option Accelerated online pathway for registered nurses to progress directly to a Master of Science in Nursing degree, bypassing the traditional BSN completion step, with multiple MSN specialization options.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate-level nursing degree offering clinical nurse practitioner specializations (Family NP, Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP) and non-clinical tracks (Healthcare Policy, Nurse Educator, Nurse Executive, Nursing Informatics, Population Health) for working nurses seeking advanced practice, administrative, or academic roles.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Highest-level clinical nursing degree focused on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and leadership in healthcare systems, delivered online for working nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Online graduate degree preparing professionals for public health practice including epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, and community health education, accredited by CEPH.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Professional graduate degree preparing graduates for physician assistant licensure, delivered at the Chicago, Phoenix, and Richmond campuses with required clinical rotations across healthcare settings.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Online graduate social work degree preparing students for clinical practice with specializations in Crisis and Response Interventions, Trauma, or Medical Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Nursing Certificate Programs Graduate-level certificate programs for nurses seeking specialized knowledge in specific practice areas without completing a full master's or doctoral degree.
• Public Health Certificate Programs Certificate programs in public health for professionals seeking to enhance credentials in community health, epidemiology, and preventive medicine without completing the full MPH degree.
• Healthcare AI Certificate (Google Cloud Partnership) Industry-recognized AI credential program developed in partnership with Google Cloud, designed for healthcare students and working clinicians to build practical AI skills for clinical practice applications, including hands-on training with Google Cloud's AI tools and coursework on ethical standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 1 largest nursing school in the US by enrollment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Adtalem Global Education (parent company of Chamberlain University) launched a healthcare-focused AI credential program in partnership with Google Cloud. The program set to debut in 2026 across Adtalem institutions including Chamberlain will provide practical AI training to healthcare professionals and students, utilizing Google Cloud's AI technology with hands-on training and coursework on ethical standards.
• Google CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership to launch AI credential program for clinicians, debuting in 2026. Includes hands-on training with Google Cloud AI tools and coursework on ethical standards and applications in healthcare to address rapid deployment of AI in healthcare and workforce competency needs.
• The DAISY FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamberlain University is The DAISY Foundation's Founding Educational Partner. Chamberlain is the No. 1 awarder of student and educator DAISY Awards, supporting nurses with scholarships, research opportunities, and career development.
• Healthcare and Educational Institutions (11,000+ partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamberlain has 11,000+ healthcare partner locations offering reduced tuition rates for employees. These include hospitals, healthcare systems, and educational institutions across the country that provide tuition benefits to employees pursuing nursing degrees at Chamberlain.
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)coreOthersCCNE is the primary accrediting body for Chamberlain's nursing programs including BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreOthersHLC provides institutional accreditation for Chamberlain University as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Herzing University: Career-focused university with multiple campus and online nursing programs offering BSN, MSN, and DNP tracks for adult and traditional students.
• University of Phoenix: Large for-profit university with online healthcare and nursing degree programs, competing in the adult learner market across BSN and graduate healthcare tracks.
• South University: Regionally accredited university with online and campus nursing programs, overlapping Chamberlain in BSN, MSN, and Doctor of Nursing Practice offerings.
• Excelsior University: Online-focused healthcare and nursing university with strong career mobility emphasis, competing with Chamberlain for working RNs pursuing BSN and graduate degrees.
• Liberty University: Large private university with online BSN and graduate nursing programs, competing for students seeking flexible, accredited nursing degrees.
• Grand Canyon University: Large for-profit university operating both campus and online nursing programs at significant scale, with a healthcare-focused curriculum similar to Chamberlain's.
• Purdue University Global: Online university offering nursing and health sciences degrees with strong employer partnership programs, positioned as a direct competitor in the adult learner nursing segment.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Major online university with growing BSN and RN-to-BSN programs, competing head-to-head for adult learners pursuing nursing degrees; notably the prior employer of Chamberlain's incoming president.
• Western Governors University: Large online, competency-based university with one of the largest pre-licensure BSN and graduate nursing programs in the US, directly competing with Chamberlain for online nursing students.
• Walden University: Sister institution under Covista (formerly Adtalem) focused on online healthcare and nursing graduate degrees, sharing infrastructure and employer partnerships with Chamberlain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/chamberlainedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ChamberlainCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/chamberlainedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chamberlain-college-of-nursing
• Instagraminstagram.com/chamberlainedu
• Pinterestpinterest.com/chamberlainedu

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

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