California State University - Chico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1332 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #361 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #325 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 249 | In California |
| #551 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 12,981
- Graduates
- 1,202
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 95% and is among the 29% 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 | 95% | 94% | 96% |
| Applicants | 21,417 | 9,072 | 12,345 |
| Admissions | 20,347 | 8,512 | 11,835 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,970 | 918 | 1,052 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 50 | 20 | 30 |
8,526 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,703 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 | 6179 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5192 (37%) |
| Asian | 808 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 752 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 513 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 366 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 290 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 27 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.1%) |
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
- $9,162
- Students receiving aid
- 72%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $2,230 | $2,230 |
| Fee in-state | $2,230 | $2,230 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,230 | $2,230 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,291 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,490 |
| Room charge | $8,609 |
| Meal charge | $3,881 |
California State University - Chico majors
California State University - Chico has granted 3,930 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs and 294 master's across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Chico.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 569 | 61 |
| Psychology, General | 331 | 28 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 209 | |
| Sociology, General | 154 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 134 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 127 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 122 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 114 | 5 |
| Social Work | 66 | 43 |
| Public Health, General | 96 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 86 | 9 |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 95 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 88 | |
| Computer Science | 81 | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 86 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 79 | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 72 | 6 |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 75 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 70 | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 65 | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 70 | |
| Information Technology | 69 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 66 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 57 | 6 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 58 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 57 | |
| History, General | 51 | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 50 | 5 |
| Music, General | 54 | |
| Agriculture, General | 47 | |
| Anthropology, General | 42 | 5 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 44 | |
| Journalism | 42 | |
| Mathematics, General | 34 | |
| Engineering, Other | 33 | |
| Economics, General | 31 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | |
| Public Administration | 11 | 17 |
| Environmental Science | 25 | 2 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | |
| Health Services Administration | 24 | |
| Biochemistry | 22 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | 2 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 20 | |
| Microbiology, General | 19 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 18 | |
| Geography | 18 | |
| Radio and Television | 17 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 15 | |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 12 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 9 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 | |
| Musical Theatre | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 8 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | |
| Philosophy | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | |
| Natural Sciences | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Latin American Studies | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,930 | 294 |
California State University - Chico has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 60% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Chico has published 5,669 scientific papers with 79,662 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 88 | 163 |
| 1992 | 70 | 224 |
| 1993 | 75 | 243 |
| 1994 | 84 | 246 |
| 1995 | 93 | 259 |
| 1996 | 86 | 291 |
| 1997 | 77 | 330 |
| 1998 | 71 | 430 |
| 1999 | 71 | 419 |
| 2000 | 90 | 465 |
| 2001 | 86 | 529 |
| 2002 | 115 | 619 |
| 2003 | 156 | 825 |
| 2004 | 119 | 894 |
| 2005 | 143 | 1054 |
| 2006 | 126 | 1362 |
| 2007 | 133 | 1630 |
| 2008 | 138 | 1835 |
| 2009 | 152 | 2248 |
| 2010 | 153 | 2467 |
| 2011 | 151 | 2854 |
| 2012 | 137 | 3148 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3540 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3794 |
| 2015 | 178 | 3854 |
| 2016 | 242 | 3963 |
| 2017 | 196 | 3757 |
| 2018 | 217 | 4388 |
| 2019 | 208 | 4932 |
| 2020 | 236 | 5667 |
| 2021 | 202 | 6412 |
| 2022 | 189 | 6191 |
| 2023 | 194 | 6634 |
California State University - Chico alumni
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Adnan Khashoggi
- Occupations
- arms traderentrepreneurbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Adnan Khashoggi was a Saudi businessman and arms dealer known for his lavish business deals and lifestyle. He was estimated to have had a peak net worth of around US$4 billion in the early 1980s.
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Raymond Carver
- Occupations
- prose writerwriterscreenwriterpoetteacher
- Biography
-
Raymond Clevie Carver Jr. was an American short story writer and poet. He published his first collection of stories, Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, in 1976. His breakout collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love (1981), received immediate acclaim and established Carver as an important figure in the literary world. It was followed by Cathedral (1983), which Carver considered his watershed and is widely regarded as his masterpiece. The definitive collection of his stories, Where I'm Calling From, was published shortly before his death in 1988. In their 1989 nomination of Carver for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the jury concluded, "The revival in recent years of the short story is attributable in great measure to Carver's mastery of the form."
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Blaire White
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 31)
- Enrolled in California State University - Chico
- Studied computer science
- Occupations
- video bloggerYouTubertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Blaire White is an American YouTuber and political commentator. Describing her politics as center-right, many of White's videos have been centered around social issues such transgenderism, feminism, and Black Lives Matter.
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Mark Davis
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneur
- 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, 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 Davis taking over as operating head of the franchise. As of February 2023, his estimated net worth was $1.9 billion.
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 | 1,623 |
| 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 |