California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
16,471
Students
16,022
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
15393/23124
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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California State University, Chico is a Comprehensive institution located in Chico, CA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0722
United States
Chico, CA 95929-0722
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Microbiology |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Related |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Fields Related |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Dietetics |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
23,124
Applied
15,393
Accepted
16,471
Enrolled
Female Admissions
13,454
Females Applied
9,252
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
9,670
Males Applied
6,141
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | GPA from 10th/11th grade college preparatory courses |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | November 30th | March 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | November 30th | March 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 19 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,044
In-state
18,204
Out-of-state
Fees
5,472
Full-time student fees
12,536
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
16,022
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,631
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,653
Avg. Loan Aid
1,429
Avg. Grant Aid
10,134
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
16,471
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
11%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 31.01% |
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| Black or African American | 2.48% |
| White or Caucasian | 43.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.57% |
| Asian | 5.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.17% |
| Two or more races | 5.39% |
| Other | 7.64% |
Gender
Male (47.37%)
Female (52.63%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 13% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Up 'til Dawn (fund-raiser), Cesar Chavez Day Cats in the Community Clean-Up and Wildcat Welcome
Up 'til Dawn (fund-raiser), Cesar Chavez Day Cats in the Community Clean-Up and Wildcat Welcome
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
More services
student employment, placement office, disabled student services
student employment, placement office, disabled student services
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Pre-Medical Association, Health Professionals Association (HPA), Audio Engineering Society, Student Association Of Social Work SASW (Undergraduate) and Recreation Hospitality and Parks Society (RHAPS)
Pre-Medical Association, Health Professionals Association (HPA), Audio Engineering Society, Student Association Of Social Work SASW (Undergraduate) and Recreation Hospitality and Parks Society (RHAPS)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
crime prevention workshops, RAD self-defense program, Chico Safe Rides, blue light emergency phones, freshmen safety orientation
crime prevention workshops, RAD self-defense program, Chico Safe Rides, blue light emergency phones, freshmen safety orientation
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
996
Total Faculty
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 507
Part-time - 489
Male - 492
Female - 504