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Chadron State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,197
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Chadron, Nebraska, Chadron State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Chadron State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Chadron State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Chadron State is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Chadron State is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chadron State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,844

Cost of attendance at Chadron State College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,874

Cost of attendance at Chadron State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Chadron State College received on average $6,963 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,963
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 133 36% $4,731 $629,265
Other Federal Grant 171 46% $4,239 $724,828
State Grant/Scholarships 39 10% $2,221 $86,638
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 294 79% $5,339 $1,569,725
Total Grant & Scholarships 342 92% $6,963 $2,381,191

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chadron State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chadron State College students is 38.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.7%.

38.7%

  • African American 21.7% 5 students
  • white 41.9% 130 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 25.0% 8 students
  • International Students 33.3% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 46.7% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Chadron State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chadron State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)