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Chamberlain University nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 2026How we rank

Reviewed May 22, 2026 by the ScrubScope editorial team.

Chamberlain University is a CCNE-accredited nursing program, chartered in 1889, offering 5 nursing pathways online. Chamberlain University works for a working RN who wants mostly online coursework with some scheduled or on-campus elements. If reaching a campus for the on-site elements is hard for you, factor that in first.

Overall rating

We do not publish a quantified score for Chamberlain University until program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes are each verified against a primary source. The school dates to 1889, but longevity is context, not a score. We never publish a fabricated or perfect rating.

How we rank.

At a glance

The numbers that matter for Chamberlain University

Format
hybrid
NCLEX-RN pass rate
Not reported
Accreditation
CCNE
Founded 1889
NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

Why no NCLEX index is shown here

The NCLEX Pass-Rate Index covers pre-licensure RN programs that sit a first-time NCLEX-RN cohort. Chamberlain University runs RN-to-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a multi-state online program, which produces no single-campus first-time cohort, so we report it as Not reported rather than estimate a figure we cannot source. Read the index methodology.

The honest take

What stands out at Chamberlain University, and what to watch

What stands out
  • Dedicated nursing-focused institution with broad APRN catalog
  • Multiple campus locations support hybrid clinical placement
  • Long institutional history in nursing education
What to watch out for
  • For-profit institution; graduate tuition is high
  • Hybrid model may require some in-person attendance
  • Cost competitiveness is weaker than non-profit alternatives

Who this path is wrong for

  • If you cannot reach a campus for the in-person elements, the hybrid format at Chamberlain University is a poor fit.
  • If Chamberlain University does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
  • If any trade-off listed above is a dealbreaker, be honest with yourself about it before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at Chamberlain University

RN-to-BSN12-24 monthsMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)18-36 monthsDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)24-48 monthsFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP)24-36 monthsPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)24-36 months

Common questions

Yes. Chamberlain University holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school was chartered in 1889, and accreditation is a hard gate in our methodology, so a program without it would not appear on ScrubScope at all.
What you pay at Chamberlain University depends on the pathway you choose and the transfer credit you bring in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to Chamberlain University rather than quoting a price, so confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school before you apply.
No. ScrubScope passes your details to the admissions office at Chamberlain University, which makes every admissions and financial-aid decision. We are a research and referral site, not a decision-maker.
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References

Sources

  1. Chamberlain University program and accreditation details. School catalog and accreditor records.