Chadron State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,540 students.
About This School
Chadron State College is a public institution located in Chadron, Nebraska with approximately 1,540 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,549 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Chadron State College graduates earn most above the national rate in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General ($64,738 vs $50,532 nationally), and most below it in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ($44,030 vs $55,693).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 89 | $58,263 | $68,257 | −$9,994 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | $45,577 | $47,382 | −$1,805 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 | $44,030 | $55,693 | −$11,663 |
| Psychology, General | 21 | $40,919 | $50,706 | −$9,787 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 21 | $50,643 | $51,389 | −$746 |
| Plant Sciences | 20 | $53,484 | $56,567 | −$3,083 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | $46,495 | $55,378 | −$8,883 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 17 | $46,183 | $42,573 | +$3,610 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | $64,738 | $50,532 | +$14,206 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,540 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chadron State College cost?
The average net price at Chadron State College is about $12,549 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Chadron State College?
Chadron State College has a graduation rate of 50%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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