Chadron State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,634 students.
About This School
Chadron State College is a public institution located in Chadron, Nebraska with approximately 1,634 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,308 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chadron State College (CSC) is a public college in Chadron, Nebraska, United States. It is one of three public colleges in the Nebraska State College System. The school opened in June 1911 and has an enrollment of about 2,200 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,308/year after aid and a median debt of only $11,343 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 38% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning most students who start here don't finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, affordable school in a rural setting and have a clear plan to stay on track, but families should ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that low completion rate.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,634 undergraduates).
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