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$8,078Tuition
1,634Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,002Earnings
#15 in NebraskaPublic4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,078
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,078
Average Net Price
$13,308
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,248
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,248
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,626
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,875
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$200/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
53.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,639
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,954
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,550
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,009
$110,001+ $15,418

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $18,626 sticker price at Chadron State. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,639 after aid, while those from higher-income families ($110,000+) pay $15,418. Over four years, costs range from roughly $43,000 to $62,000 depending on family income. The flat tuition rate of $8,078 applies to all students regardless of residency status.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $18,875, translating to monthly payments around $200. With median earnings hitting $47,002 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 5% of income for most graduates. The 61% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with payments despite relatively modest debt loads. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than many community colleges while earning a four-year degree.

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