Chadron State earns spot in national rankings

CSC was the only public institution in Nebraska to be named among the nationally circulated publication's top 68 baccalaureate institutions in the Midwest region, an area that encompasses 12 states.

"We are very pleased to be nationally recognized for the quality of our programs," said CSC President Dr. Janie Park. "Our students, alumni and friends know Chadron State is one of the best colleges in the nation but it is always rewarding to see it acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report."

The publication described baccalaureate colleges as those focusing on undergraduate education and offering a range of degree programs in the liberal arts -- which account for fewer than half of their bachelor's degrees -- and in professional fields such as business, nursing and education.

CSC has more than 50 undergraduate programs of study, master's degree programs and a specialist in education degree. Chadron State also boasts numerous pre-professional programs, particularly in the health sciences.

Highlights of the college rankings will be published in the Sept. 1 issue of U.S.News & World Report, available for newsstand purchase Monday, Aug. 25. The 2009 America's Best Colleges guidebook will be available as of Tuesday, Aug. 26. The rankings also are accessible online at www.usnews.com.