School Summary

California State University, Chico


General Information:

Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico is seated on 119 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 22:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1265. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

400 W. First St

Chico, CA
95929-0722
For more information call: 530 898-4636. This school has a website at https://www.csuchico.edu
Application information for this school is available at https://www.calstate.edu/apply


Application Deadline: December
Application Fee: $70
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,450.00 $19,552.00
Room and Board $16,668.00 $16,668.00
Fees $2,446.00 $2,446.00
Total $25,564.00 $38,666.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.csuchico.edu.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 14% 8%
600-699 24% 32%
500-599 40% 22%
400-499 18% 32%
300-399 4% 6%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 42.9%
18-23 57.1%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 35%
11-25% 40.00%
26-50% 25.00%
Under 50% 0.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,812
Female 7,525
Total 13,392


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,250
Female 8,276
Total 14,581

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 3%
Hispanic 39%
Native American 0%
White 41%
Other 11%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 83%
At Least 25 Years Old 17%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 96%
Out Of State 4%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 2%
Live Off Campus 98%


Choose Chico, Cats in the Community, Wildcat Welcome

Christian Challenge, CRU, SAE Baja Club, NSLS, Omicron Theta Epsilon


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 01.0101                                           Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 13.0501                                           Educational/Instructional Technology
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 51.2211                                           Health Services Administration
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 50.0411                                           Game and Interactive Media Design
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 05.0103                                           Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0203                                           Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 36.0117                                           Theatre/Theater
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.0502                                           Microbiology, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 11.0803                                           Computer Graphics
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 30.1801                                           Natural Sciences
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 30.1901                                           Nutrition Sciences
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 15.1599                                           Engineering-Related Fields, Other
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • 40.0699                                           Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.