Chadron State College aspires to be a premiere institution of higher education in the western High Plains states, innovatively pursuing excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Chadron State College will enrich the quality of life in the region by providing educational opportunities, research, service, and programs that contribute significantly to the vitality and diversity of the region.
Chadron State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Chadron, Nebraska. The college is located in the northern part of the Nebraska Panhandle, in the Pine Ridge area; this area differs significantly in geography from the rest of the state. The school opened in June 1911, although a previous institution dated from the late 1800s. The college has an enrollment of about 3,000 students. Many majors are offered, but the college specializes in education. Five of its 25 major buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The athletic teams are known as the Eagles. The college’s theme is “A tradition of excellence in education and service.”
Chadron State College was founded to provide a higher education institution in northwest Nebraska by the 1909 Nebraska Legislature. The Board of Education of State Normal Schools selected Chadron as the location of its fourth institution in January, 1910. The school opened in June, 1911. Chadron State College is the only four-year and graduate-degree granting college in western Nebraska, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and subject-oriented accrediting agencies.
The current president of the college is Dr. Janie Park.
In late July 2006, the college was in danger of damage from a wildfire. The Spotted Tail fire was caused by a lightning strike July 26 about seven miles (11 km) south of Chadron. By July 28, the wildfire, fueled by dry grass and winds, reached the edge of Chadron and the college campus. Fire crews prevented the wildfire from reaching the campus. The pine ridge escarpment south of the college, including C-Hill, was blackened as a result of the fire.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 65% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,966 | $ 5,312 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,346 | $ 4,692 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 620 | $ 620 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,731 | 39% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 469 | 5% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,239 | 62% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,016 | 46% | |
Any Aid: |
81% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 15.00 |
