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Chamberlain University-Illinois
Chamberlain University-Illinois says yes to 82.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $92,405 median earnings.
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Chamberlain University-Illinois occupies suburban Addison, IL — a for-profit campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
33.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 14,027 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 72.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 770 and 850 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Chamberlain University-Illinois's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Chamberlain University-Illinois received 70 applications and admitted 62 (88.6%), with 48 enrolling.
Chamberlain University-Illinois is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 770–850 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Chamberlain University-Illinois's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 400 | 420 | 420 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 390 | 430 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 17 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Chamberlain University-Illinois compares
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.6% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,536 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $92,405 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Chamberlain University-Illinois: $92,405 median at year ten, versus $58,572 across Illinois institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $21,536 regardless of where you're from. At Chamberlain University-Illinois, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 14,027 undergrads, Chamberlain University-Illinois is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
41.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Chamberlain University-Illinois tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Chamberlain University-Illinois?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 770–850 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 82.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Chamberlain University-Illinois's acceptance rate?
88.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 62 admitted from 70 applicants.
How much does Chamberlain University-Illinois cost?
At Chamberlain University-Illinois, published tuition is $21,536 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Chamberlain University-Illinois's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Chamberlain University-Illinois graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $92,405 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- MDT College of Health Sciences — 64.2% admitted
- Western Illinois University — 71.2% admitted
- Trinity Christian College — 84.9% admitted
- Saint Xavier University — 84.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.