Chadron State College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Chadron State College is a public research university in Chadron, Nebraska, enrolling about 1,540 students. Chadron State College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,290 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,002 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,290
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,549 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,540 88.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 39.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 54.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,989
- Room & Board: $9,984 annual estimate
Chadron State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chadron State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chadron State College?
Chadron State College is located in Chadron, NE (ZIP 69337-2690).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Chadron State College public or private?
Chadron State College is a Public institution.
How much does Chadron State College cost?
Published tuition: $8,290.
Average net price after aid: $12,549.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,047 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,090 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,561 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,674 |
| $110,001+ | $16,047 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,160.
How big is Chadron State College?
Total enrollment: 1,540 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,989 students.
Graduate enrollment: 408 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chadron State College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.41%.
First-year retention: 63.2%.
What do graduates of Chadron State College earn?
Median earnings: $39,139 six years after entry; $47,002 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,875.
37.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chadron State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (138 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (49 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (33 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (30 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (28 completions)
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other (27 completions)
- Range Science and Management (24 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other (23 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (23 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chadron State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.41%; median earnings $47,002 at 10 years; net price $12,549. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,290
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chadron State College was $8,290.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,549
2024 Value
In 2024 Chadron State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,549.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,196 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,549 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,160 4-Year Tuition
$9,984 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,574 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$78,296 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chadron State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chadron State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chadron State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,600 | $5,630 | $10,544 |
| 2014 | $5,668 | $5,698 | $11,060 |
| 2015 | $6,220 | $6,250 | $10,992 |
| 2016 | $6,510 | $6,540 | $13,267 |
| 2017 | $7,122 | $7,152 | $14,567 |
| 2018 | $7,384 | $7,414 | $14,234 |
| 2019 | $7,556 | $7,586 | $14,268 |
| 2020 | $7,634 | $7,664 | $15,097 |
| 2021 | $7,844 | $7,874 | $15,260 |
| 2022 | $7,834 | $7,834 | $15,684 |
| 2023 | $8,078 | $8,078 | $13,308 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chadron State College reported total enrollment of about 1,540 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.6%), and Two or More Races (3.9%). About 37.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chadron State College in 2024 is 1,540 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,989 students. Graduate enrollment is about 408 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.33% 100% Completion Time
50.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.33% of students graduating from Chadron State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 6% male / 94% female
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chadron State College.
Return on Investment
$18,875 Median Student Debt
$47,002 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
836.37% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chadron State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 138 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 49 completions
3. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 33 completions
4. Special Education and Teaching, General: 30 completions
5. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 28 completions
6. Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: 27 completions
7. Range Science and Management: 24 completions
8. Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other: 23 completions
9. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Chadron State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chadron State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chadron State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 54.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,175
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,796
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chadron State College is a public institution located in Chadron, NE, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. Enrollment is approximately 1,540 students. Student body composition includes White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.6%), Two or More Races (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.41%. Approximately 37.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Chadron, NE 69337-2690
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Chadron State College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chadron State College located?
Chadron State College is located in Chadron, NE.
How much does Chadron State College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,290 and average net price is $12,549 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,984 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chadron State College?
Chadron State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,989 students, White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chadron State College?
About 39.3% of students at Chadron State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chadron State College earn?
Median earnings are $39,139 six years after entry and $47,002 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chadron State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chadron State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,875.
Is Chadron State College public or private?
Chadron State College is a public institution located in Chadron, NE.
Is Chadron State College an HBCU?
No. Chadron State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chadron State College a tribal college?
No. Chadron State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chadron State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chadron State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.6%).
Is Chadron State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chadron State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.