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Chadron State is found in Chadron, Nebraska. Chadron is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Chadron State.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Chadron State is known for its programs in science, landscaping and horticulture, and education and teaching.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,472 in 2005 at Chadron State.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Chadron State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Chadron State offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Chadron State College
1000 Main St
Chadron, NE 69337-2690
General Phone: (308) 432-6000
Admissions Phone: (308) 432-6263
Financial Aid Phone: (308) 432-6230
http://www.csc.edu
Chadron State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 151 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, secondary school administration, English teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 71 | business management |
| Science | 48 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, sociology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | range management |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | industrial production tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information science |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Chadron State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 387 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Chadron State had a total enrollment of 2,472 students (1,988 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 64% |
| South Dakota | 15% |
| Colorado | 8% |
| Wyoming | 8% |
| California | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Chadron State offers campus housing for 1,298 of its 1,988 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Chadron, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (308) 432-6263
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,966 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,312 |
| Room and board | $ 4,074 |
| Room charge | $ 1,924 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,020 |
Financial Aid:
Chadron State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (308) 432-6230
Chadron State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $58,335 | 3 | $52,501 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $49,133 | 10 | $44,488 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $41,466 | 11 | $39,650 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $36,981 | 8 | $33,926 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $49,079 | 32 | $40,936 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 35 | 149 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Basketball | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| Track | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 20 | 34 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chadron State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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