Financing Your Education with Chamberlain

Our admission representatives can help find a plan that fits your budget. With our guidance, more than 90% of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial aid.

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Tuition & Expenses

A comprehensive nursing education is within your reach

Education is an investment in your future, resulting in higher earning potential and greater career choices. There are various tuition and financial assistance options available to help you pursue your education, we actively work to keep costs down while maintaining high standards. Chamberlain assists students in developing plans for financing their education through a combination of financial-assistance programs (if eligible), family contributions, employer tuition reimbursement (when available) and Chamberlain payment plans.

Tuition-Rate Freeze through 2023
Start with confidence knowing your per-credit-hour tuition rate will remain frozen.
Program revisions may impact total tuition for readmitted students.

How much will college really cost?

Cost vary by student depending on individual circumstances. For more detailed information and a breakdown of costs, view the Total Cost Calculations and the Tuition & Expenses Grid PDFs. 

College of Nursing

Tuition & Expenses Grid - Nursing (PDF) 
Total Cost Calculations - Nursing (PDF)

College of Health Professions

Tuition & Expenses Grid - Health Professions (PDF)
Total Cost Calculations - Health Professions (PDF)

The Net Price Calculator can provide estimate of federal and institutional aid eligibility, as well as additional financing options.

Financial aid is available for those who apply and qualify.

 

 

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Tuition by program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Application Fee HESI Admission Assessment (A2) $95
Tuition

(Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Miramar, New Orleans, St. Louis, San Antonio campuses, and Online option)

 $675 per credit hour
Tuition

(Addison, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irving, Pearland, Phoenix, North Brunswick, Tinley Park, Troy, Tysons Corner campuses) 

 $699 per credit hour
Background Check/Drug Screening/Fingerprinting

Varies by campus/option 

 $200-$225
Student Services Charge $160 per session
Books & Supplies $150 per session
Course Resource Fee

BSN Online Option only

 $75 per course
Health Screening & Immunizations

Campus based

 $500-$1,400
Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan $3,374
Other Clinical (related fees may apply) Varies by state

Program availability varies by state/location.

For students attending a campus in California, please view the State of California Addendum Effective March 2020 (PDF).

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RN to BSN

Application Fee $60
Tuition $590 per credit hour
Student Services Charge $160 per session
Course Resource Fee $75 per course
Military Rates* $250 - $430 per credit hour
Alumni Rate $500 per credit hour
Books & Supplies $100 per session
Other Clinical (related fees may apply) Varies by state

Costs subject to change each session and vary by individual circumstances.

*Military rate is defined as active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military. Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

$14,000

 On average, new student tuition is less than $14K* for the RN to BSN program option

  • Receive a minimum 77 credits as a working RN
  • Financial aid, scholarships and grants available
  • Special partner tuition rates 

*Average tuition based 12 transfer or proficiency credits beyond the CCAP and average institutional aid granted to currently enrolled students. Books and fees not included.

Your admissions representative will work with you to build a schedule that will work with your life and finances, request information to learn more.

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MSN & Certificate Expenses

Application Fee $60
Tuition (non-NP courses) $650 per credit hour
Tuition (NP Courses) $665 per credit hour
Background Check/Drug Screening $150
Student Services Charge $160 per session
Course Resource Fee $75 per course
Military Rates* $550 - $565 per credit hour
Alumni Rate $550 - $565 per credit hour
Books & Supplies $75 - $175 per session
APRN Fee $450 per NP course

Costs subject to change each session and vary by individual circumstances.

*Military rate is defined as active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military. Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

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DNP Degree Expenses

Application Fee $60
Tuition $775 per credit hour
Background Check/Drug Screening $130
Student Services $600 per session
Course Resource Fee $75 per course
Military Rates* $660 credit hour
Alumni Rate $660 per credit hour
Books & Supplies $150 per session

Costs subject to change each session and vary by individual circumstances.

*Military rate is defined as active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military. Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

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Master of Public Health Program Costs

Application Fee $60
Tuition $550 per credit hour
Student Services Charge $160 per session
Books & Supplies - MPH Degree Program $125 per session
Books & Supplies - Public Health Certificate Program $175 per session
Course Resource Fee $75 per course
Military Rates* $465 per credit hour
Alumni Rate $465 per credit hour

Costs subject to change each session and vary by individual circumstances.

*Military rate is defined as active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military. Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

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Master of Social Work Program Costs

Application Fee $60
Tuition $695 per credit hour
Student Services Fee $160 per session
Background Check $50
Books & Supplies - Traditional Option $125 per session
Books & Supplies - Advanced Standing Option $150 per session
Course Resource Fee $75 per course
Military* and Alumni Rate $590 per credit hour

Costs subject to change each session and vary by individual circumstances.

*Military rate is defined as active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military. Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

 

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