Chadron State College

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Chadron State College is located in
Chadron, Nebraska. It is a college in a
small town with around 2,300
undergraduate students. It is a
residential campus that offers both
Bachelor's and Master's degrees,
including a number of online programs.

Admissions Information

Chadron State College does have open
enrollment, but there are some programs
that have a selective admission policy.
As you apply, you will need to pay a fee
of $15.00 whether you apply online or
via mail.

College Majors

• Range Science/Management
• Art
• Drama/Theater Arts
• Music
• Biology
• Accounting
• Business Administration/Management
• Finance/Banking
• Management Information Systems
• Management Science
• Office Management
• Information Sciences/Systems
• Art Teacher Education
• Biology Teacher Education
• Business Teacher Education
• Chemistry Teacher Education
• Drama/Dance Teacher Education
• Elementary Education
• English Teacher Education
• Family/Consumer Sciences
• History Teacher Education
• Junior High Education
• Mathematics Education
• Music Teacher Education
• Physical Education
• Physics Teacher Education
• Science Teacher Education
• Secondary Education
• Social Science Teacher Education
• Spanish Language Teacher Education
• Technology/Industrial Arts Education
• Trade/Industrial Education
• English Language & Literature
• Speech/Rhetorical Studies
• Family/Consumer Sciences 
• Spanish
• Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• History
• Law & Legal Studies
• Prelaw
• Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Library Science
• Mathematics
• Parks, Recreation & Fitness
• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

Undergraduate Programs

The majors listed above are included in
the following categories:

• Bachelor of Applied Sciences
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science in Education

Graduate Programs

Graduate students can pursue these
advanced degrees:

• Master of Arts in Education
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Education
• Master of Science in Organizational
  Management

Rankings

In January of 2012, Chadron State
College was ranked number five among
colleges that offer an online education.
Several areas of school metrics are
taken into consideration before these
rankings are chosen. The examiners look
at the tuition cost, accreditation,
reviews done by students, average
retention rates, and rate of loan
repayment.

Online Degree Programs

Chadron offers a broad range of online
courses that will benefit you if you are
unable to go to school the traditional
way. Online degree programs at the
college include the following:

• Applied Sciences and Technical
  Occupations
• Business
• Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• Education
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Library Information management
• Mathematics
• Organizational Management
• Psychology

Accreditation

Chadron State College is an accredited
institution through the Higher Learning
Commission (North Central Association).
Specific accrediting organizations
include NCATE, the Association of
Business Schools and Programs, The
Council on Social Work Education, and
the National Association of Music
Merchants.

Schools and Departments

Chadron State College offers several
schools and departments with a broad
range of options that will fit the
interests of the average individual or
the above average scholar.

• School of Business,
  Entrepreneurship, Applied and
  Mathematical Sciences and Sciences
• Department of Applied Sciences
• Department of Business
• Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Department of Physical and Life
  Sciences
• School of Education, Human
  Performance, Counseling, Psychology,
  and Social Work
• Department of Counseling, Psychology
  and Social Work
• Department of Education
• Department of Health, Physical
  Education and Recreation
• School of Liberal Arts
• Department of Communication &
  Social Sciences
• Department of English &
  Humanities
• Department of Justice Studies
• Department of Music
• Department of Visual and Performing
  Arts
• Graduate Studies

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial aid at Chadron State College
includes applying for federal aid from
the government. This is something that
every student should do before looking
into loans or other options.
Scholarships are also an option to
consider, both directly from Chadron and
through other organizations. Chadron
State College offers scholarships for
incoming freshmen, transfer scholarships
such as the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship,
and numerous others. For current
students there are also many options to
consider including: Bank of the West
Endowment, Ed Bieganski Develop Your
Potential Endowment, and the Elizabeth
and Bertha Braddock Memorial. There are
many more options as well. Look into all
of them carefully, so that you can get
the help that you need to get through
school.

Library System

At the Chadron State College Library,
you can take advantage of a variety of
resources that will help you as you
study and research for your classes. The
library offers the Ebsco catalog, book
databases, article databases, and
more.  At the same time, you will
be able to take advantage of the coffee
shop it provides where you can take some
time away from the books and enjoy your
favorite beverage. The newly renovated
facility should provide you with exactly
what you need to get back to your
studies.

Athletics

Chadron State College offers a broad
range of sports through its athletic
department. Whether you would like to
compete in intramural sports or
intercollegiate, there are several
options available. On the
intercollegiate level, the Chadron
Eagles are in the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference as well as the NCAA
Division II. Basketball, track and
field, wrestling, cross country, golf,
and softball are some of the areas in
which students can compete in
intercollegiate sports.

Student Housing

Coming on campus as a new student can
be difficult. By choosing to live in the
residence halls, you will more quickly
become acclimated to the new life
experience. Chadron offers comfortable
rooms where you can either stay with or
without a roommate. You will be close to
everything that you need, so that you
can spend as much time as you need
studying while still getting your
necessary breaks.

General Information

Admissions Information

College Majors

*We do not guarantee the accuracy
of information on this page. All
information is subject to change.
You should confirm all information
with a college admissions officer.