Chadron State College

www.csc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,208

2021 Average Net Price

$15,147

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.72%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,250

68.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.7%

160 Graduates

About

Chadron State College is a higher education institution located in Dawes County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Chadron State College were General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (38 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (37 degrees).

In 2021, 491 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chadron State College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (400 degrees), 11.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chadron State College is $5,208, which is $−17,976 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Chadron State College is $5,208, which is $−17,976 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,147.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Chadron State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,208

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Chadron State College was $5,208. The cost of tuition at Chadron State College is $−17,976 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chadron State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,147

2021 Value

0.0594%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Chadron State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,147. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Chadron State College grew by 0.0594%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chadron State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,126

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chadron State College was of $8,126 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.91% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chadron State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Chadron State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.35% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chadron State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Chadron State College was 1.72%, which represents 11 out of the 639 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Chadron State College had a total enrollment of 2,250 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Chadron State College is 1,550 students and the part-time enrollment is 700. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Chadron State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chadron State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 9.64% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Black or African American, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.578% Asian, and 0.178% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Chadron State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.2%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.5%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chadron State College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,250 students. The full-time enrollment at Chadron State College is 1,550 and the part-time enrollment is 700. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Chadron State College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chadron State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chadron State College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Chadron State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chadron State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,799 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
217 enrolled students
Black or African American
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chadron State College is 80% White, 9.64% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Black or African American, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.578% Asian, and 0.178% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (0.533%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 101 more women than men received degrees from Chadron State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chadron State College is white (400 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chadron State College is General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (38 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chadron State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (30 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (147 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chadron State College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,695,907 people), Secondary school teachers (455,273 people), Education administrators (277,863 people), Other managers (202,373 people), and Special education teachers (177,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Chadron State College in 2021 are Agriculture (30 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (147 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees), Protective Services (27 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chadron State College are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Chadron State College are Agriculture (30 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (147 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees), Protective Services (27 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chadron State College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,876,892 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (389,281 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (342,316 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (232,510 people), and Legal services (140,654 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chadron State College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
78 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
38 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chadron State College was General Business Administration & Management with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chadron State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

195

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

296

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Chadron State College, which is 0.659 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (296).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chadron State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Chadron State College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.727 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Chadron State College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Chadron State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Chadron State College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.13% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chadron State College is white (400 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

0.407% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
251 degrees awarded
White Male
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chadron State College is white female (251 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (149 degrees).

Operations

Chadron State College has an endowment valued at nearly $27.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 172k (0.625%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Chadron State College had a total salary expenditure of 39.2M. Chadron State College employs 36 Professors, 28 Assistant professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at Chadron State College are Male Professor (20), Female Professor (16), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chadron State College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 25 employees.

Endowment

$27.5M

2021 Endowment

30.6%

growth from 2020

Chadron State College has an endowment valued at about $27.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Chadron State College grew 30.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chadron State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19M

2021 Salaries

1.58%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Chadron State College paid a median of $19M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($39.2M) and a 1.58% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Chadron State College paid a total of $5.86M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chadron State College were Professor with 36 employees, Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chadron State College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chadron State College was Male Professor with 20 employees, Female Professor with 16 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chadron State College.