Chadron State College

Chadron State College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Chadron, Nebraska. Chadron State College was founded in 1911 and now enrolls around 2,649 students a year, including 2,199 undergrads. Chadron State College provides on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Chadron State College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Chadron State College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Chadron State College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Chadron State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Chadron State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Chadron State College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Chadron State College on the Student Life page.

Is Chadron State College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Chadron State College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Chadron State College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 64% of students who start at Chadron State College come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Chadron State College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Chadron State College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $2,406 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $11,000 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Chadron State College. Based on this information, how does Chadron State College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Chadron State College a good school for you?

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Where is Chadron State College Located?

Chadron State College is located in the small town setting of Chadron, Nebraska.

If you want to see Chadron State College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 20 to Chadron, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Rapid City Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Chadron State College and Chadron are like without leaving home.

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