Chamberlain College of Nursing

What Chamberlain College of Nursing does

Chamberlain University LLC (formerly Chamberlain College of Nursing), founded in 1889 and headquartered in Addison, Illinois with National Management Offices in Chicago, is a private, for-profit healthcare education institution and a subsidiary of Covista Inc. The institution delivers nursing and health-professions degrees across 20+ U.S. campuses and via national online programs, using the Canvas learning management system for coursework and the proprietary SIMCARE CENTER simulation facilities at each campus for hands-on clinical training. Its product architecture spans the BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN with multiple NP and non-clinical specializations, DNP, plus adjacent degrees in Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Master of Social Work (MSW), along with certificate options including a March 2026-launched Healthcare AI Certificate in partnership with Google Cloud.

Chamberlain bills itself as the nation's largest nursing school by enrollment across BSN, MSN, and DNP, supported by 6 annual program start dates and an alumni base exceeding 100,000. The institution holds programmatic accreditation from CCNE (BSN/MSN/DNP/APRN certificates), NLN CNEA (DNP via distance education), CEPH (MPH), and CSWE (MSW), alongside institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which collectively enable Title IV federal student aid eligibility. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and educational fees (BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MPH, MSW), supplemented by administration of federal and state financial aid and an ecosystem of 11,000+ healthcare employer partners that channel students via reduced-tuition referral arrangements.

The go-to-market model combines direct consumer enrollment (website inquiry forms, phone-based admissions, campus visits) with partner-driven lead generation through the Educational Healthcare Partners network and brand-affiliated programming via The DAISY Foundation. In 2025 the institution awarded over $87 million in scholarships and grants, with 90% of students receiving some form of financial assistance. Customer segments are horizontal across pre-licensure nursing students, working RNs seeking BSN/MSN completion, graduate nursing students pursuing NP or leadership tracks, military-affiliated students, and students entering adjacent health professions via the MPAS/MPH/MSW pathways.

Name

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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, a private subsidiary of Covista Inc., is the nation's largest nursing school by enrollment, delivering BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MPH, MSW, and certificate programs across 20+ U.S. campuses and online via Canvas LMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing and Health Professions Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Healthcare degree programs
• BSN programs
• Nursing school
• Online nursing degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 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 Educational Fees: Chamberlain generates revenue primarily through tuition charged for degree programs including BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MPH, and MSW programs. Tuition varies by program and delivery format (on-campus vs. online). The institution also offers accelerated and bridge program options that generate additional tuition revenue.
2. Financial Aid Processing: The institution administers federal and state financial aid, loans, grants, and work-study programs. While most students (90%) receive financial assistance, the school receives federal student aid funding through Title IV programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Chamberlain University delivers accredited nursing and health professions degree programs, including BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, MPAS, MPH, MSW, and graduate certificate programs, through a hybrid model of 20+ U.S. campuses and 100% online instruction supported by Canvas LMS and on-campus SIMCARE CENTER simulation labs. The institution generates tuition revenue from individual students seeking licensure or advanced credentials, supported by financial aid processing, scholarships, and tuition discounts offered through 11,000+ healthcare partner employers.

Product overview

Chamberlain University (formerly Chamberlain College of Nursing) is a healthcare education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs in nursing and health professions. The institution operates a multi-level product architecture: core nursing programs (BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN with multiple NP specializations and non-clinical tracks, DNP) form the primary offering, supplemented by graduate degrees in adjacent health professions (MPAS, MPH, MSW with specialty tracks). Add-on credentials include nursing and public health certificates, plus a new Google Cloud-powered Healthcare AI Certificate program. Supporting platforms include the SIMCARE CENTER simulation labs, Chamberlain Care student support philosophy, NCLEX preparation, and Practicum Commitment. Programs are delivered via 20+ campus locations and robust online options, with accreditation across CCNE, NLN CNEA, CEPH, and CSWE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chamberlain Care: The university's community of care philosophy promoting compassion at every level from self to patient care.
• SIMCARE CENTER
• Commitment to Completion Grant

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for individuals without a prior nursing license, delivered on campus in a hybrid format combining in-person clinical instruction with online coursework at 20+ U.S. locations.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online 100% online pre-licensure BSN program for students who cannot attend on-campus instruction, with clinical experiences completed at assigned sites in select states.
• RN to BSN Option Post-licensure BSN completion pathway for licensed registered nurses seeking to advance their education while continuing to work.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate-level Master of Science in Nursing degree offering Nurse Practitioner specializations and non-clinical tracks such as Healthcare Policy, Nurse Educator, Nurse Executive, Nursing Informatics, and Population Health.
• RN to MSN Options Accelerated bridge program enabling registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma to progress directly to a Master of Science in Nursing, bypassing the traditional BSN step.
• Accelerated MSN Fast-track Master of Science in Nursing option allowing eligible students to complete the MSN degree in a compressed timeframe.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice-focused doctoral degree in nursing preparing graduates for advanced clinical practice, leadership, and healthcare innovation; accredited by CCNE and NLN CNEA.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Graduate-level physician assistant degree preparing students for PA licensure, with campus programs offered in Chicago, Phoenix, and Richmond.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) CEPH-accredited graduate degree in public health preparing professionals for roles in health promotion, disease prevention, and community health leadership.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE-accredited graduate social work degree with specialization tracks in Crisis and Response Interventions, Trauma, and Medical Social Work, delivered 100% online with required fieldwork components.
• Nursing Certificate Programs Graduate-level certificate programs for nurses seeking specialized knowledge in specific practice areas without completing a full degree.
• Public Health Certificate Certificate program in public health for professionals seeking to expand their credentials in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Healthcare AI Certificates (Google Cloud Partnership) Industry-recognized AI credentials offered in partnership with Google Cloud, tailored to healthcare specialties and designed to equip students with AI skills for the future of healthcare delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of students receive financial assistance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Google CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamberlain partnered with Google Cloud to offer Healthcare AI Certificates, providing graduates with industry-recognized AI credentials tailored to their healthcare specialty. This partnership prepares students for the future of care through skills designed for the evolving healthcare landscape.
• The DAISY FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamberlain is The DAISY Foundation's Founding Educational Partner and is the No. 1 awarder of student and educator DAISY Awards. The partnership supports nurses with scholarships, research opportunities, and career development through recognition of extraordinary nursing care.
• 11,000+ Healthcare OrganizationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberlain has Educational Healthcare Partners including 11,000+ healthcare and educational institution, college and association partner locations across the country. These partners offer reduced tuition rates for employees seeking nursing education.
• Susan G. KomenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberlain participates in Race for the Cure events supporting Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research and awareness.
• Covista (Parent Organization)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamberlain University LLC is a subsidiary of Covista Inc., a leading healthcare educator. Covista also owns Walden University, RUSM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and AUC School of Medicine. Chamberlain University confers degrees from its main campus in Addison, IL.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Adtalem Global Education (now Covista) - parent: The publicly traded parent entity (now Covista Inc.) of which Chamberlain is a subsidiary — owns Walden, Ross University School of Medicine, and other institutions; relevant as the consolidated publicly comparable benchmark for Chamberlain's financial performance.

Direct peers

• Capella University: Online for-profit university offering BSN, MSN, and DNP programs with FlexPath competency-based options — directly comparable in online delivery model and graduate nursing portfolio.
• Walden University: Online university and direct sibling under Covista Inc. (formerly Adtalem Global Education), offering nursing, healthcare, and graduate degree programs with similar online delivery model and target student demographic.
• Grand Canyon University: Large for-profit university with significant BSN and MSN online programs targeting working adults — directly comparable in mission, delivery model, and student demographic to Chamberlain.
• University of Phoenix: For-profit university with online nursing and healthcare degree programs targeting working adult learners, overlapping heavily with Chamberlain's RN-to-BSN and graduate nursing segments.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Non-profit online university with one of the largest U.S. nursing programs (BSN, MSN) operating under a competency-based model; directly competes with Chamberlain for online nursing enrollment and healthcare employer partnerships.
• Purdue University Global: Online university (formerly Kaplan University) operating under the Purdue brand with extensive nursing programs — competes head-to-head with Chamberlain for working RNs and pre-licensure students.
• South University: For-profit university under Education Affiliates offering BSN, MSN, and DNP programs at multiple campus and online — comparable nursing-focused portfolio and target demographic.
• Aspen University: Online nursing-focused university offering RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, primarily serving working nurses seeking degree advancement — comparable online-first nursing competitor.
• Herzing University: Private non-profit university with strong nursing programs (BSN, MSN) delivered in hybrid campus + online formats across multiple U.S. locations — comparable scale and healthcare focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chamberlainedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ChamberlainCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/147551708601425
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chamberlain-college-of-nursing
• Instagraminstagram.com/chamberlainedu
• Pinterestpinterest.com/chamberlainedu

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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