Chadron State College

Public four-year university in Chadron, NE that costs an average of $12,662 a year after financial aid and graduates 48% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,662
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
48%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,365

PublicTown (remote)1,540 undergraduates

Cost of Chadron State College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,753
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,542
Housing and food (on campus)$10,112
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$12,662

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,622
$30,001–48,000$11,619
$48,001–75,000$10,658
$75,001–110,000$14,025
$110,001+$16,303

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Chadron State College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate48%
First-year retention63%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,204
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,365
Rank in Nebraska (earnings)17th of 20 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,574
Typical monthly loan payment$211 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans45%

Majors and programs at Chadron State College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching44$46,781$21,620
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas45$43,897$26,257
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other58$41,288$18,375
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods96$41,181$19,487
Business Administration, Management and Operations184$40,882$17,217
Criminal Justice and Corrections41$40,705$21,250
Plant Sciences44$38,794—
Biology36——
Communication and Media Studies10——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6——
English Language and Literature10——
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences14——
Fine and Studio Arts6——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs4——
History9——
Mathematics6——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies3——
Music1——
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other40—$19,950
Physical Sciences32——
Psychology39—$18,875
Social Work9——

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision60$74,313$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations75$71,521$23,892
Student Counseling and Personnel Services47$65,581$30,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology33$59,638$38,807
Curriculum and Instruction35$59,162—
Human Resources Management and Services35$51,532—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Air Transportation———
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——

Similar colleges in Nebraska

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Peru State CollegePeru$10,005—$47,905
University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha——$81,009
Wayne State CollegeWayne$15,534—$50,482
University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney$17,89189%$55,176
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha$12,89887%$59,749
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln$16,21487%$61,819

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About Chadron State College

TypePublic four-year university
LocationChadron, NE
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,540
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecsc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chadron State College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,753 a year (tuition and fees: $8,542). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,662 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,622.

How much do Chadron State College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,365 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is special education and teaching ($46,781 a year after graduation).

What is Chadron State College's graduation rate?

48% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.