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Chadron State College

Chadron, Nebraska 69337-2690

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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.

Established
1911
Motto
Follow Your Frontier
Type
Public college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,634Students
15:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$47,002Earnings 10yr
$13,308Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Chadron State College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,078
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,078
Room & Board$9,248
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$20,672
Average Net Price$13,308
Median Debt at Graduation$18,875
Monthly Payment (10yr)$200

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,639
$30–48K$10,954
$48–75K$13,550
$75–110K$15,009
$110K+$15,418

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,308

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

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

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,634
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.1%
Freshman Retention69.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,139
8 Years$44,887
10 Years$47,002

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,900
Men
$49,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Eagles

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
237 mi(411 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
479 mi(830 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
507 mi(879 min)

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