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California State University Chico

Chico, California

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Overview

Enrollment

15,702
California State University Chico overview
Location Chico, California
Online csuchico.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
California State University Chico overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Chico, California, California State University Chico is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 19,990 prospective students applied, and 17,086 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,929 enrolled in the school.  13,619 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,083 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $2,122. CSU is ranked 627 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

CSU is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for California State University Chico within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
California State University Chico overview
SAT 970/1170
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.37

Applications Accepted

85.5% 
California State University Chico overview
Applications Due Dec 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$5,742
In State Costs for California State University Chico
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,184
Other Fees$2,122
Room and Board $14,838
Budget for Other Expenses$2,236
Total One Year Cost$26,122

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,622
Out of State Costs for California State University Chico
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,184
Other Fees$2,122
Room and Board $14,838
Budget for Other Expenses$2,236
Total One Year Cost$38,002

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by California State University Chico students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 17%
Social Sciences 9%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%
Health Professions 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110538 IPEDS survey data for California State University Chico.

Current students may use the California State University Chico GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.