Chamberlain University-California

What is the cost of studying for a year at Chamberlain University-California?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Chamberlain University-California was the same for in-state and out-of-state students. The published tuition and fee figures are not a complete annual cost of attendance: students must also budget for books, transportation, living expenses, and any applicable program-related charges.

• Reported full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $21,084.
• Reported required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $940.
• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $753 per credit hour.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $600.

Tuition plus the reported required fees comes to $22,024 for that reporting year, before books and other expenses. That calculation should not be combined with a tuition figure from a different year to create a supposed current annual total. Because Chamberlain does not operate undergraduate housing at this campus, rent and food costs will depend substantially on each student's circumstances.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays, but it does not necessarily reduce the cost by the full amount of an aid offer: loans must be repaid. In 2024-25 reporting, 100% of students received some form of financial aid, and 78% received student loans. The reported average undergraduate grant award from federal, state, institutional, or other sources was $5,388. Eligible students should compare their individualized aid offer and full cost-of-attendance budget, including any federal grants, California aid, Chamberlain scholarships, and military education benefits, rather than treating an average award as their expected discount.

What are the work-study opportunities at Chamberlain University-California?

Students considering work while enrolled should distinguish a regular part-time job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study, where offered to an eligible student, is need-based federal aid earned through an approved job; it is not an automatic payment or a guarantee of employment.

Chamberlain students can use the university's career-support resources for job-search preparation, including assistance with résumés, interviewing, and identifying opportunities. Employment in healthcare may provide relevant experience, but paid work does not replace required nursing clinical hours unless the program explicitly approves an activity for academic credit. Before relying on wages to cover tuition, applicants should ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study appears in their individual offer and what jobs and hours are realistically available around the clinical schedule.