California State University - Chico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1322 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #360 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #324 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 249 | In California |
| #500 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 13,792
- Graduates
- 1,465
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.csuchico.edu
California State University - Chico Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State University - Chico has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Applicants | 23,322 | 9,501 | 13,821 |
| Admissions | 21,623 | 8,756 | 12,867 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,151 | 887 | 1,264 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 46 | 17 | 29 |
8,894 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,599 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6279 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5768 (38%) |
| Two or more races | 893 (6%) |
| Asian | 835 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 591 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 453 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 319 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 39 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,509
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,684 | $17,688 |
| Fee in-district | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| Fee in-state | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,388 | $2,388 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,764 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,048 |
| Room charge | $8,696 |
| Meal charge | $5,352 |
California State University - Chico majors
California State University - Chico has granted 3,253 bachelor's degrees across 67 programs and 453 master's across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Chico.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 460 | 108 |
| Psychology, General | 259 | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 198 | |
| Social Work | 66 | 108 |
| Sociology, General | 164 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 118 | |
| Public Health, General | 113 | |
| Computer Science | 73 | 32 |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 105 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 94 | 3 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 92 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 89 | 3 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 79 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 64 | 13 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 67 | 4 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 68 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 66 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 57 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 64 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 56 | 5 |
| Information Technology | 56 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 41 | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 48 | 1 |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 47 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 47 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 29 | 13 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 41 | |
| History, General | 36 | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 35 | 5 |
| Agriculture, General | 38 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 35 | 1 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 31 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 31 | |
| Journalism | 28 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 | |
| Music, General | 25 | |
| Mathematics, General | 24 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | 17 |
| Engineering, Other | 20 | |
| Education, General | 18 | |
| Biochemistry | 17 | |
| Health Services Administration | 17 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 17 | |
| Radio and Television | 16 | |
| Economics, General | 15 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |
| Microbiology, General | 14 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 13 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | |
| Musical Theatre | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Geography | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,253 | 453 |
California State University - Chico has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 59% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Chico has published 6,397 scientific papers with 115,240 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 80 | 321 |
| 1994 | 86 | 322 |
| 1995 | 98 | 357 |
| 1996 | 90 | 381 |
| 1997 | 81 | 391 |
| 1998 | 73 | 516 |
| 1999 | 79 | 523 |
| 2000 | 96 | 613 |
| 2001 | 100 | 683 |
| 2002 | 127 | 822 |
| 2003 | 170 | 1059 |
| 2004 | 126 | 1181 |
| 2005 | 150 | 1373 |
| 2006 | 134 | 1760 |
| 2007 | 144 | 1992 |
| 2008 | 139 | 2373 |
| 2009 | 162 | 2828 |
| 2010 | 174 | 3063 |
| 2011 | 151 | 3521 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3875 |
| 2013 | 168 | 4086 |
| 2014 | 176 | 4582 |
| 2015 | 201 | 4732 |
| 2016 | 248 | 4905 |
| 2017 | 221 | 4955 |
| 2018 | 231 | 5602 |
| 2019 | 212 | 6363 |
| 2020 | 265 | 7412 |
| 2021 | 216 | 8166 |
| 2022 | 226 | 7688 |
| 2023 | 218 | 8594 |
| 2024 | 207 | 8879 |
| 2025 | 136 | 7885 |
California State University - Chico alumni
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Adnan Khashoggi
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneurarms trader
- Biography
-
Adnan Khashoggi was a Saudi businessman and arms dealer known for his business dealings, extensive geopolitical influence, and opulent lifestyle, which earned him the moniker "The Great Gatsby of the Middle East." During his peak in the early 1980s, Khashoggi's net worth was estimated at around $4 billion, amassed through his pivotal role as an intermediary between Western defense companies and the Saudi government.
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Blaire White
- Enrolled in California State University - Chico
- Studied computer science
- Occupations
- television producerYouTuberfilm directorvlogger
- Biography
-
Blaire Russell White is an American YouTuber and conservative political commentator. Her videos center around social issues such as transgender issues and feminism.
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Mark Davis
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Mark M Davis is an American businessman and sports franchise owner. He is the controlling owner and managing general partner of the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) and the owner of the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). His father, Al Davis, was the principal owner of the Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011. Upon his father's death, Davis and his mother, Carol, inherited ownership of the Raiders, with Mark taking over as operating head of the franchise. As of October 2024, his estimated net worth was $2.3 billion.
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Don Young
- Enrolled in California State University - Chico
- In 1958 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- ship captainteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Donald Edwin Young was an American politician from Alaska. He is the longest-serving Republican in House history, having been the U.S. representative for the state's at-large congressional district for 49 years, from 1973 until his death in 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | CSU Chico |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Today Decides Tomorrow |
| Colors | cardinal red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,576 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | First and Normal Sts Chico, California, 95929-0150 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |
| Phone | 5308986116 |