Public

Small

Chadron State College SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Chadron State’s 100% acceptance rate means your main question is how ready you’ll be to stay on track once you arrive. With 63% freshman retention and a 50% six-year graduation rate, treat SAT or ACT prep as a way to build the skills and confidence you’ll need for college-level work.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Chadron State College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Chadron State College enrolls about 1,691 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Chadron State has a 63% freshman retention rate and a 50% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Chadron, NE

Undergrad Enrollment1,691

Freshman Retention63%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate50%

Test PolicyTest-optional

Key Chadron State College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

—

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

December 5, 2026

Registration deadline: November 20, 2026

March 6, 2027

Registration deadline: February 19, 2027

ACT test dates

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

February 27, 2027

Registration deadline: January 22, 2027

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Chadron State, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Chadron State does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so those deadlines do not shorten your testing timeline.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Chadron State College?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Try for free

What you'll actually pay

Chadron State’s in-state tuition is $5,880, and out-of-state tuition is also $5,880. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$5,880

Room and Board$9,700

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid Package$2,406

Average Debt at Grad$11,000

Chadron State's out-of-state tuition is $5,880, with room and board adding about $9,700. The average financial aid package is $2,406, so students should compare billed costs with their own aid eligibility and personal expenses. Students graduate with an average debt of $11,000.