Chamberlain University Opens First Utah Campus and 26th Location Nationwide, Expanding Nursing Education in the State with the Fewest Nurses per Capita
Key Highlights
- ➤Chamberlain opens first Utah campus, its 26th nationwide, welcoming BSN students Oct. 26
- ➤Campus capacity reaches 400 students, offering three-year BSN programs with flexible scheduling
- ➤Covista and Covista Foundation commit $100,000 over two years to Intermountain Health
- ➤Salt Lake City healthcare openings exceeded 24,000 last year, rising nearly 20% year over year
- ➤Utah has 7 nurses per 1,000 residents, the lowest ratio nationally
Expert Statements
Amelia Manning, President, Chamberlain University
“Opening a campus in Utah means more people here can become the nurses this state is counting on”
Amelia Manning, President, Chamberlain University
“For many of our students, the hardest part of becoming a nurse is finding a program that meets them where they are in their lives. When we make that path more accessible, we open the door to a career with real opportunity and strengthen Utah’s nursing pipeline for years to come. We’re proud to do that work alongside the hospitals, health systems and schools that have been caring for this community for generations.”
Trevor Scott, Executive Campus Director, Chamberlain Salt Lake City
“Most of the students starting with us this month already live and work here”
Trevor Scott, Executive Campus Director, Chamberlain Salt Lake City
“They know these neighborhoods and the people in them, and three years from now, they’ll be the nurses caring for those same neighbors. With fewer nurses per resident than any other state, Utah can’t afford to lose them. This campus makes it easier for Utahns to earn their degree, complete their clinicals and start their careers right here, where they’re needed most.”
Monica Zoltanski, Mayor, Sandy City
“We’re proud that Chamberlain has chosen Sandy as the location for its 26th campus”
Monica Zoltanski, Mayor, Sandy City
“Chamberlain University strengthens Sandy’s role as a center for education, healthcare, and economic opportunity in the south Salt Lake Valley.”
Katy Hall, Representative, District 11, Utah State House
“Utah has the fewest nurses per capita of any state, yet a 2024 state audit found that qualified applicants were being turned away from public nursing programs. We cannot afford to leave qualified people on the sidelines when our communities need more nurses”
Katy Hall, Representative, District 11, Utah State House
“We need an all-of-the-above approach. That means looking at every reasonable opportunity to expand nursing education and increase the number of qualified nurses entering the workforce. Public programs have an important role, and so does private investment. When a private institution is willing to invest in Utah and create more opportunities for nursing students, I see that as a positive step toward addressing our workforce shortage.”
Mary Catherine Perry, EVP, Public Policy and Government Affairs, Salt Lake Chamber
“One of the most significant challenges facing Utah employers today is workforce availability, and nowhere is that challenge more apparent than in healthcare”
Mary Catherine Perry, EVP, Public Policy and Government Affairs, Salt Lake Chamber
“Chamberlain University’s new campus will help strengthen Utah’s nursing workforce pipeline, creating more opportunities for students and helping meet the growing needs of our healthcare providers and families. We applaud Chamberlain University for investing in Utah and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
Chamberlain University Opens First Utah Campus and 26(th) Location Nationwide, Expanding Nursing Education in the State with the Fewest Nurses per Capita
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