Chadron State College: Review & Facts

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Chadron State College is a small four-year, public school with 2,260 students enrolled. This college was established in 1911 and is the only institution located in Chadron, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

At Chadron State College you can obtain your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

45

Chadron State College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, General Studies, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Chadron State College student retention rate is fair at 72% (close to Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

72%

Fair

The graduation rate at Chadron State College is low - 42%. Approximately 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Chadron State College is decent -- 16:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low, around $5,300 annually. The additional fees at Chadron State College beyond tuition are approximately $2,200; this comes to $7,500 per year.

Read the details about Chadron State College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Chadron State College is $15.00. The graduate application fee is $15.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Chadron State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (308) 432-6000 or check Chadron State College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Chadron State College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Chadron State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

Chadron State College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,400 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Chadron State College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Chadron State College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chadron State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Chadron State College
1000 Main St
Chadron, Nebraska
69337-2690, USA