Chadron State College Athletics

Chadron State competes in NCAA Division II, offering the middle ground between big-time college sports and recreational athletics with partial athletic scholarships available. The Eagles field 12 varsity teams in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, a competitive league spanning the western United States. With 399 total athletes among 1,634 students, roughly 24% of the student body participates in varsity sports. The athletic department distributes $1,594,538 in scholarships across all programs. The Eagles have built a strong tradition in wrestling and track and field, reflecting the school's commitment to individual sports that match the rugged character of western Nebraska. Football games draw solid crowds in this small college town where sports provide a major source of campus identity and community connection.