Chamberlain University

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Outcomes

NCLEX-RN pass rates by year

Board-reported first-time pass rates for Chamberlain University, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 80.4% over 4,033 candidates.

Chamberlain University's latest reported year is 2025, and that 77.05% — from a cohort of 867 first-time candidates — is 9.7 points below the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.

Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Chamberlain University.

Admissions

Admissions at Chamberlain University

Programs here admit roughly 25% of applicants. Competitive.

• Acceptance (admission) rate
• Chamberlain University–California has a reported acceptance rate of approximately 25%.
• Minimum GPA requirement
• Applicants typically need a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.4. The GPA requirement may vary by program, and applicants who do not meet this threshold are encouraged to contact the admissions team.
• Entrance assessment tests (TEAS, HESI A2, ACT, SAT)
• Pre‑licensure BSN applicants must submit one of the following: HESI A2, TEAS, ACT, or SAT scores; scores are valid for five years.
• If prior valid test scores are not available, applicants must take the HESI A2 through Chamberlain.
• All BSN applicants are required to complete the HESI A2 exam, regardless of prior TEAS, ACT, or SAT results—though those may be accepted in lieu of HESI if taken within the last year.
• HESI A2 specifics
• The HESI A2 exam consists of 170 multiple-choice questions, includes four academic subtests (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology), and must be completed within a three-hour period.

Based on publicly available information. Source

Wages

Illinois RN mean wage

Published tuition is in the figures above. This is the mean annual wage for a registered nurse in the school's home state.

$91,130

Salary is the BLS OEWS May 2024 mean annual wage for registered nurses in Illinois. Tuition is the school-published program total and excludes fees, books, and living costs.

About

About Chamberlain University

With 100% online options and flexible learning formats, you can advance your education while balancing your professional commitments. Accredited by CCNE, Chamberlain emphasizes student support and hands-on experience in nursing education.

Format

Schedule and format at Chamberlain University

• Chamberlain offers multiple delivery formats for its BSN programs:
• A BSN Campus/Hybrid option blending in-person and online coursework.
• A BSN Online Option with 100% online didactic coursework, supplemented by in‑person clinical experiences at partner locations.
• The Campus/Hybrid format includes:
• Classes held on weekdays and evenings/weekends, part online and part in person (including labs and simulations).
• The Online BSN Option includes:
• 100% online coursework, with virtual simulation and lab experiences, coupled with clinical learning experiences at approved sites.
• Regarding start options, Chamberlain offers multiple start dates per year—for example, six annual start dates for the BSN Online Option—and specific upcoming dates such as Jul 06, Aug 31, and Oct 26 listed for the College of Nursing.
• Asynchronous vs. synchronous coursework: Not explicitly stated whether coursework is asynchronous or synchronous. However, online learning includes virtual simulations and live virtual classes, which may imply synchronous elements, but this is not fully detailed.

Based on publicly available information. Source

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