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California State University: Chico campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

California State University: Chico

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
92.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,79,335Out-of-state
Students
13,631Undergraduates
Students per teacher
21.8Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

92.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 57.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 93.72%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 93.7% (20,864/22,263; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

93 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 23,611
Offered a place 21,623
Enrolled 2,198

10.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite990-1293
4001600
ACT composite23-28
136

What a year costs

₹36,32,162 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,79,335
  • Housing₹15,49,878
  • Books & supplies₹1,02,949
Sticker price ₹36,32,162
After aid (average) ₹13,60,135

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,95,792
Out-of-state ₹19,79,335

Average aid awarded: ₹10,99,850 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.6%
Retention
62.8%
Graduation
57%
Get financial aid
100%
From out of state

One teacher for every 21.8 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 41.1%
Hispanic 38.9%
Multiracial 6.1%
Asian 5.4%
Unknown 3.6%
African American 3%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Key dates

  1. Regular decision 30 Nov 2026 In 18 days

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Botany/Plant Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Educational/Instructional Media Designbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Leisure and Recreational Activitiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate92.72%
Total Applicants23611
Admitted Applicants21623
Enrolled Applicants2198
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Regular Decision Date2026-11-30

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %990
SAT Composite 75th %1293
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,95,792
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,79,335
Average Housing Cost₹15,49,878
Books & Supplies₹1,02,949
Average Net Price₹13,60,135
Students Receiving Aid57%
Average Aid Awarded₹10,99,850
Out-of-State Students100%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.04%
Asian5.44%
Hispanic38.89%
White41.06%
Multiracial6.08%
Native American0.49%
Pacific Islander0.25%
International1.12%
Unknown Race3.63%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate62.78%
Retention Rate81.63%
Student/Faculty Ratio21.8:1
Total Undergraduates13631

Contact

Street Address400 W 1st St
ZIP Code95929
Phone(530) 898-6322
Websitehttps://www.csuchico.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/