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Known for business — excellent value
Chadron State College is a public town institution in Chadron, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,002 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,308.
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News & Alerts
Chadron State College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,343
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (33)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
- •70% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History Chadron State College was announced in January 1909 as the fourth normal school in the state.
- •While the school was originally meant to open Fall 1910, opposition from then-governor Ashton C.
- •The college opened in 1911 as the Chadron State Normal College.
- •In March 1921, the Nebraska State Legislature passed a bill making all state-funded normal schools colleges.
- •In 1964, the college re-branded to its current name, Chadron State College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average