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California State University-Chico
California State University-Chico is a large, public institution located in Chico, ca. California State University-Chico offers undergraduate degrees in 120 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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13,160 undergraduates
$8,064 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
93.7%
SAT score average
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ACT score average
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Average high school GPA
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Application fee
$70
Key deadlines
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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 20:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Sociology
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Design and Applied Arts
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View more schoolsAnnual 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
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
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? California State University-Chico has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,160, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.
Total enrollment
14,523Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
42%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
37%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
6%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
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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 94%.
What’s the average GPA for California State University-Chico?
The average high school GPA for California State University-Chico students was N/A.
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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