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Chadron State College

#1495 in US ranking Chadron, NE
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,753
Tuition & fees
$8,581
Avg. aid
$8,337
Receiving aid
99%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$41,814
1 yr after graduation

What does Chadron State College offer in terms of athletics?

Chadron State's Eagles compete in NCAA Division II athletics and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Varsity sports reported for the college include football, basketball, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, volleyball, and wrestling.

Varsity team participation involves team selection and conference competition. It differs from recreational fitness or any intramural activity offered to the wider student body. Prospective athletes should confirm their sport's current roster, recruiting process, and NCAA eligibility requirements with the athletics department; an athletics listing does not imply a scholarship or roster place.

What student groups and Associations are available at Chadron State College?

Students can participate in campus organizations alongside their coursework, including student government and groups centered on academic interests, service, and the arts. Chadron State also reports a student-run newspaper, a student-run radio station, theater activity, and choral groups.

These options offer different levels of commitment: contributing to a publication, performing in a production, and representing classmates in student government are not interchangeable experiences. Because organization rosters and meeting schedules change, students should check the current student-activities directory for active groups in their field of interest.

Who studies at Chadron State College?

Chadron State College reports total enrollment of 2,098 students. Its incoming population includes both first-time and transfer students, and its age distribution shows that it serves adults as well as recent high school graduates.

In the reported enrollment figures, 308 students were first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 176 were incoming transfers. About 52% of students were Nebraska residents, 45% came from other U.S. states, and 3% came from other countries. The unusually substantial out-of-state share is relevant for students who want to understand the geographic mix of classmates, though it says nothing by itself about an individual's sense of belonging.

Most reported students were in their late teens or early twenties, but hundreds were age 25 or older. Students balancing college with employment or family responsibilities should examine the actual course schedule and support available in their intended program rather than infer flexibility from the age distribution alone.

How does student life look like at Chadron State College?

Student life at Chadron State combines a small-campus setting with activities that draw on both the college and the surrounding Chadron community. A student's day-to-day experience will depend substantially on whether they live on campus, commute, or take much of their coursework online.

The college reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. Those resources are distinct from academic advising, which helps students plan courses and monitor degree requirements. New students should use orientation and advising to learn how to access each service, particularly if they are entering a program with a fixed course sequence.

Productions, music activities, campus events, and informal gathering spaces provide ways to connect outside class. Students who want regular in-person involvement should compare event times with their work, travel, and class schedules.

What libraries are available to students at Chadron State College?

Reta King Library is Chadron State College's main campus library. It supports coursework and research through its collections and study space, while the library's current service information is the place to check access to databases, research assistance, and borrowing options.

For students working away from campus, access to digital materials can be especially important. Before a research-heavy term begins, students should confirm how to sign in to licensed resources remotely, request material beyond the local collection, and obtain help with citations or finding scholarly sources. Library hours and room-use policies can change by term.

Chadron State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2098

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

300

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

80 full time, 66 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Chadron State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,690
Graduate: 408

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,517
Part-time: 581

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 193
Men: 107

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 178
Black or African American: 46
White: 1,180
American Indian or Alaska Native: 25
Asian: 9
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 60
Unknown: 8

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Chadron State College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

BothBoth–

Football

MenMenMen

Golf

WomenWomenWomen

Softball

WomenWomen–

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

WomenWomenWomen

Wrestling

BothBothMen

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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