Chadron State College
Non-profit
Public
Regional
Founded in 1911, Chadron State College offers more than 50 undergraduate and eight graduate degrees across four schools. The school enrolls nearly 2,500 students each year, with an average class size of 14 students, giving learners ample opportunity for hands-on instruction and learning. Chadron offers multiple degrees fully online, including a bachelor of arts in psychological studies. Students in this program complete 36 core credits, then choose a 21-credit minor in either psychology or social psychology and personality systems. Notable courses include measurement and research design, theories of personality, and history of psychology. Students should note that this program also includes an internship experience and independent research. Chadron uses an accelerated, eight-week format for distance courses. The learning center offers online tutoring by appointment. Distance learners can also access career services and technical support. Chadron accepts transfer students from accredited institutions and does not charge out-of-state tuition or additional fees.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
25k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
67%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Architecture And Related Services
4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
5
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
7
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
8
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
9
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
11
Education
12
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
13
Engineering
14
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
15
English Language And Literature/Letters
16
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
17
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
18
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
19
Health Professions And Related Programs
20
History
21
History
22
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
23
Legal Professions And Studies
24
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
25
Mathematics And Statistics
26
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
27
Natural Resources And Conservation
28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
29
Physical Sciences
30
Psychology
31
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
32
Security And Protective Services
33
Social Sciences
34
Visual And Performing Arts
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