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California State University, Chico

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First and Normal Sts, Chico, CA 95929-0150
California State University, Chico is a public institution located in Chico, CA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,689 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at California State University, Chico is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 90%, while the annual tuition including fees is $5,742 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
15,689
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Range
970 – 1,170
ACT Range
18 – 24

Admissions

Applicants19,999
Application Fee$70
Admitted18,034
Acceptance Rate90%
Enrolled2,316
Enrollment Rate13%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$24,686
In-state tuition$5,742
Total cost (out-of-state)$36,566
Out-of-state tuition$17,622
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
65%
Students receiving financial aid
74%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
98%
Out-of-state
1%
International
0%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
16%
Social Sciences
9%
Psychology
8%
Health Professions
8%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
7%
Engineering
6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
5%
Visual and Performing Arts
5%
Agriculture
5%
Communication & Journalism
4%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$38,200
8 years after graduation
$42,800
10 years after graduation
$48,100

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country, Volleyball

Rankings

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