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California State University-Chico

California State University-Chico is a large, public institution located in Chico, ca. Founded in 1887, California State University-Chico offers undergraduate degrees in 122 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
13,792 undergraduates
$8,064 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California State University-Chico? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 92.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.39
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

December
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-Chico is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
23 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Sociology
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,064
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,020
Books & supplies $1,052
Other expenses $2,894
Cost of attendance* $28,030
Average financial aid package $11,946
Estimated cost $16,084 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,944
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,020
Books & supplies $1,052
Other expenses $2,894
Cost of attendance* $39,910
Average financial aid package $11,946
Estimated cost $27,964 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California State University-Chico has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,792, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

15,257

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
41%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
38%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California State University-Chico, students love their Christian Challenge. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

First and Normal Sts, Chico, CA 95929
5308984636
www.csuchico.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Christian challenge

Cru

Sae baja club

Nsls

Omicron theta epsilon

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California State University-Chico to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California State University-Chico?

California State University-Chico is located in Chico, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Chico? 

The acceptance rate for California State University-Chico is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for California State University-Chico?

The average high school GPA for California State University-Chico students was 3.39.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-Chico?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-Chico including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $112,120.

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