Overview
Founded as a teachers college in 1887, California State University-Chico is a 4-year public school in northern California and the second oldest campus in the California State University system. Chico State is home to 10 colleges and schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in 66 academic majors. In addition to its academic offerings, Chico State publishes The Orion, a student-run weekly newspaper which has won the National Pacemaker Award more than 10 times. To promote sustainability, all of Chico State’s campus computer labs feature Energy-saving software endorsed by The Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Campus program.
Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$16,109
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1089
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,472 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,072 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1096 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,331
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,883
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,920
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3438
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,883
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$75,999,480
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,060,934
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,486
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$162
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,633
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,442
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
22263
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1960
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | December 15 | May 1 |
| Other | June 30 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
90%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1089
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
14,523
Total Number of Undergrads
13,160
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
85
Faculty Overview
0
100
58%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
35
Countries Represented
58
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
150
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
2%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
2%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
cardinal and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
183
Total Female Athletes
176
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
California State University-Chico Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,400
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Chico
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
California State University, Chico
Build.com
Oracle
Cisco
Apple
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Education
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$162
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