California State University - Chico: Ranking & Review
| Chico rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 275 | 891 Top 6% |
California State University - Chico Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64% | 71% |
| Applicants | 23,305 | 9,734 | 13,571 |
| Admissions | 15,796 | 6,212 | 9,584 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 2,805 | 1,234 | 1,571 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 17,875 | 8,214 | 9,661 |
5,207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
514 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 2,379 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 85% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,188 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 42% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $55. Application fee for graduates - $55.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Neither required nor recommended |
California State University - Chico Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,420 | $36,300 |
| Off-campus | $23,570 | $35,450 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $11,252 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
California State University - Chico provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,345 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,606 | $1,606 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $396 | |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $7,176 | $16,680 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,606 | $1,606 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $396 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 666 | 30 | 696 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 372 | 39 | 411 |
| Social Sciences | 345 | 24 | 369 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 308 | 18 | 326 |
| Psychology | 243 | 33 | 276 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 258 | 3 | 261 |
| Engineering | 181 | 16 | 197 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 177 | 177 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 107 | 51 | 158 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 146 | 8 | 154 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 153 | 153 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 109 | 34 | 143 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 143 | 143 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 133 | 4 | 137 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 117 | 117 | |
| Education | 66 | 43 | 109 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 76 | 7 | 83 |
| History | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 28 | 5 | 33 |
| Physical Sciences | 28 | 28 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 22 | 22 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 21 | 21 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | 12 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 10 | 10 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 3,771 | 322 | 4,093 |
A total of 3,771 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at California State University - Chico.
At the master's level 322 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 60% | 70% |
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General info
| Alternative names | CSU Chico |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Today Decides Tomorrow |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | cardinal red, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,656 |
| Instructional FTE | 694 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.csuchico.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | First and Normal Sts Chico, California, 95929-0150 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 5308986116 |
| Fax | +1 (530) 898 6889 |