California State University - Chico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1357 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #367 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #330 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 249 | In California |
| #548 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 13,160
- Graduates
- 1,363
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 94% and is among the 32% 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 | 94% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 22,263 | 9,434 | 12,829 |
| Admissions | 20,864 | 8,779 | 12,085 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,134 | 932 | 1,202 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 37 | 17 | 20 |
8,554 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,144 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 | 6143 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5397 (37%) |
| Asian | 826 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 808 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 564 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 393 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 291 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 33 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (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
- $10,331
- Students receiving aid
- 73%
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 | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Fee in-state | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,322 | $2,322 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| 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 3,531 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs and 372 master's across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Chico.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 498 | 122 |
| Psychology, General | 304 | 24 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 180 | |
| Sociology, General | 156 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 143 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 116 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 113 | |
| Social Work | 63 | 44 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 98 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 83 | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 88 | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 96 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 92 | 4 |
| Computer Science | 66 | 25 |
| Public Health, General | 89 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 | |
| Information Technology | 68 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 67 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 65 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 61 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 54 | 9 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 58 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 51 | 5 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 54 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 52 | |
| Agriculture, General | 50 | |
| Anthropology, General | 43 | 7 |
| History, General | 46 | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 39 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 32 | 5 |
| Music, General | 36 | |
| Mathematics, General | 35 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 31 | |
| Health Services Administration | 31 | |
| Environmental Science | 29 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 29 | |
| Economics, General | 27 | |
| Engineering, Other | 27 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 27 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 22 | |
| Journalism | 21 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 20 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | |
| Radio and Television | 19 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 17 | |
| Geography | 16 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | 10 |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| Microbiology, General | 13 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 13 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 | |
| Musical Theatre | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |
| Natural Sciences | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Latin American Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,531 | 372 |
California State University - Chico has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 59% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Chico has published 6,272 scientific papers with 109,028 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 77 | 286 |
| 1993 | 80 | 320 |
| 1994 | 86 | 321 |
| 1995 | 98 | 357 |
| 1996 | 90 | 380 |
| 1997 | 81 | 391 |
| 1998 | 73 | 515 |
| 1999 | 79 | 523 |
| 2000 | 96 | 610 |
| 2001 | 100 | 683 |
| 2002 | 127 | 822 |
| 2003 | 170 | 1058 |
| 2004 | 126 | 1176 |
| 2005 | 150 | 1372 |
| 2006 | 134 | 1759 |
| 2007 | 144 | 1992 |
| 2008 | 139 | 2372 |
| 2009 | 162 | 2828 |
| 2010 | 175 | 3064 |
| 2011 | 151 | 3520 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3867 |
| 2013 | 168 | 4087 |
| 2014 | 173 | 4578 |
| 2015 | 198 | 4717 |
| 2016 | 247 | 4898 |
| 2017 | 219 | 4942 |
| 2018 | 231 | 5597 |
| 2019 | 212 | 6362 |
| 2020 | 262 | 7407 |
| 2021 | 216 | 8163 |
| 2022 | 224 | 7669 |
| 2023 | 218 | 8566 |
| 2024 | 205 | 8787 |
California State University - Chico alumni
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Adnan Khashoggi
- Occupations
- arms traderbusinesspersonentrepreneur
- 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
- vloggertelevision producerYouTuberfilm director
- Biography
-
Blaire White is an American YouTuber and political commentator. White’s videos have been centered around social issues such as transgender people, feminism, and Black Lives Matter.
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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, 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 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
- politicianship captainteacher
- 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 | 1,581 |
| 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 |