California State University, Chico

Chico, CA

California State University, Chico

Chico, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$10,958

$22,838

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 20,347
Declined 1,070
Total Received 21,417
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Public

12,981

undergraduate students

1,202

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in agriculture, business, and education. It is located on a 130-acre campus in the Sierra foothills, 90 miles from Sacramento, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 14,183
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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119-acre campus plus 1,000-acre farm in Chico (population: 508,529), 100 miles from Sacramento. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Sacramento. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

California State University, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA
95929-0722

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
2%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
35%
Top 1/4
76%
Top 1/2
100%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) October 1
Application deadline (final deadline) November 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 20,347
Declined 1,070
Total Received 21,417

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

72%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,953

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,064
Housing $8,609
Food $3,881
Additional fees $2,894
Books & supplies $1,052
Total $24,500
Average Financial Aid - $8,953
Total with Avg. Aid $15,547

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 530 898-6451
F: 530 898-6883
finaid@csuchico.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

ballroom dance, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, crew, cycling, golf, inline hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wakeboard, water polo, waterski

Club Sports - Women's

ballroom dance, basketball, cheerleading, crew, cycling, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing crew, rugby, soccer, track and field, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wakeboard, water polo, waterski

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, badminton, basketball, football (non-tackle), soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Agricultural Teacher Education yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Botany/Plant Biology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Science yes yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering, Other yes
Engineering-Related Fields, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
Geography yes yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health Services Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Information Technology yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Microbiology, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music, General yes yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Natural Sciences yes
Nutrition Sciences yes yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Computer Information Sciences
  3. Health Professions/related Programs

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

14,183

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

12,981
students

Female
54%
7,042

Male
46%
5,939

8%

1,202
students

Female
67%
804

Male
33%
398

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

11,584
students

Female
54%
6,289

Male
46%
5,295

11%

1,397
students

Female
54%
753

Male
46%
644

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
37%
Hispanic/Latino
42%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: November 30

Spring: August 31

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 46
Countries most often represented China
Germany
India
Japan
Kuwait
Uae
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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