California State University-Chico
First and Normal Sts
Chico CA 95929
(530) 898-6116

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
17,135 (15,803 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
89% / 11%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
46% / 54%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
92% / 8%
- In-State / Out-of-State
96% / 4%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,664
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,834
- Room & Board$9,996
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
88%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,120
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants16,102
- Students Admitted
13,077
(81%)
- Students Enrolled2,771
(17%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class35%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agricultural Business and Management, General
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Agriculture, General
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Architecture and related services
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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Latin American Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Microbiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Graphics
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Communication Disorders, General
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Music, Other
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants16,102
- Students Admitted
13,077
(81%)
- Students Enrolled2,771
(17%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class35%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class76%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class100%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline11/30
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordNeither required nor recommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,664
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,834
- Room & Board$9,996
- Books & Supplies$1,656
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$339
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid88%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,120
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants28%$3,782
- Pell Grants21%$3,349
- Other Federal Grants25%$1,416
- State & Local Grants17%$1,899
- Institutional Grants24%$3,451
- Federal Loans30%$3,394
- Non-Federal Loans2%$8,608
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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