California State University - Chico: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1244 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #352 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #315 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 249 | In California |
| #547 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 65 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 14,462
- Graduates
- 1,240
- 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 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 19,990 | 8,421 | 11,569 |
| Admissions | 17,086 | 6,857 | 10,229 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,877 | 836 | 1,041 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 52 | 26 | 26 |
10,804 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,334 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | 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 |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6803 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5580 (36%) |
| Asian | 894 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 818 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 613 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 454 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 428 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 38 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 32 (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
- $8,691
- Students receiving aid
- 71%
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 | $2,122 | $2,122 |
| Fee in-state | $2,122 | $2,122 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,122 | $2,122 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,323 |
|---|---|
| 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 4,124 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs and 312 master's across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Chico.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 645 | 20 |
| Psychology, General | 322 | 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 230 | |
| Sociology, General | 182 | |
| Social Work | 76 | 97 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 153 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 132 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 119 | 4 |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 115 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 96 | 1 |
| Computer Science | 80 | 13 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 82 | 10 |
| Information Technology | 89 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 84 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 74 | 8 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 74 | 7 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 80 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 76 | 4 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 77 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 69 | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 64 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 70 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 70 | |
| Agriculture, General | 69 | |
| History, General | 64 | 2 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 62 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 61 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 54 | 5 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 56 | |
| Anthropology, General | 40 | 7 |
| Journalism | 45 | |
| Music, General | 43 | |
| Environmental Science | 38 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 36 | |
| Engineering, Other | 31 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 30 | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 31 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | 1 |
| Economics, General | 29 | |
| Education, General | 26 | |
| Mathematics, General | 26 | |
| Health Services Administration | 25 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | |
| Public Administration | 13 | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 19 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 14 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 | |
| Microbiology, General | 13 | |
| Physics, General | 13 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 12 | |
| Geography | 12 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 12 | |
| Musical Theatre | 11 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |
| Philosophy | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 3 |
| Radio and Television | 4 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 4,124 | 312 |
California State University - Chico has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 61% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Chico has published 4,887 scientific papers with 68,766 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 65 | 154 |
| 1991 | 73 | 155 |
| 1992 | 65 | 225 |
| 1993 | 62 | 227 |
| 1994 | 66 | 225 |
| 1995 | 79 | 243 |
| 1996 | 76 | 273 |
| 1997 | 61 | 302 |
| 1998 | 67 | 396 |
| 1999 | 65 | 385 |
| 2000 | 84 | 407 |
| 2001 | 74 | 487 |
| 2002 | 84 | 532 |
| 2003 | 122 | 681 |
| 2004 | 97 | 817 |
| 2005 | 129 | 952 |
| 2006 | 106 | 1245 |
| 2007 | 114 | 1452 |
| 2008 | 109 | 1700 |
| 2009 | 138 | 2142 |
| 2010 | 135 | 2284 |
| 2011 | 143 | 2569 |
| 2012 | 124 | 2873 |
| 2013 | 136 | 3186 |
| 2014 | 143 | 3440 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3523 |
| 2016 | 202 | 3598 |
| 2017 | 175 | 3466 |
| 2018 | 168 | 3774 |
| 2019 | 198 | 4293 |
| 2020 | 203 | 5192 |
| 2021 | 218 | 6645 |
| 2022 | 172 | 5662 |
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 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
- prosaistnovelistteacherpoetscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Raymond Clevie Carver Jr. was an American short story writer and poet. He contributed to the revitalization of the American short story during the 1980s.
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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). He is the son of Al Davis, the principal owner of the Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011. Upon the elder Davis's death, Mark along with his mother Carol Davis inherited ownership of the Raiders with Mark taking over as operating head of the franchise. As of February 2023, Davis has an estimated $1.9 billion net worth.
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Blaire White
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 30)
- Enrolled in California State University - Chico
- Studied computer science
- Occupations
- television producerYouTubervideo blogger
- Biography
-
Blaire White is an American YouTuber and political commentator. Describing her politics as center-right, White has been publicly critical of leftist movements and rose to fame as one of the few openly trans YouTube creators to make such content.
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 | 1,575 |
| 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 |