School Overview
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.
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.
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.
Chadron State College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (308) 432-6000 |
| Website: | www.csc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.csc.edu/admissions/apply.csc |
| Address: | 1000 Main St, Chadron, NE 69337-2690 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,448 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 43% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 633 (26% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,384 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,414 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,108 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Chadron State College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Chadron State College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 20 | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 40 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Chadron State College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,384 |
| Out-of-state | $7,414 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,204 |
| Out-of-state | $9,186 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 379 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 331 | 84% | $6,108 |
| Student loan aid | 237 | 60% | $5,181 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,443 | 67% | $6,067 |
| Federal student loans | 1,064 | 49% | $5,770 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Chadron State College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Chadron State College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Chadron State College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 2,448 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,920 |
| Graduate enrollment | 528 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Chadron State College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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