65%

Acceptance Rate

$9,216

Avg.Financial Aid

001146

FAFSA Code

California State University, Chico (CSU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    www.csuchico.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    17,578

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

First and Normal Sts

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed California State University-Chico at the 335th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    65%

  • SAT Range

    1000 - 1190

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    18 - 24

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $55

  • Accept Common App

    None

The admission to California State University-Chico is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $70. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 990-1190, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at California State University-Chico is 21. However, those getting an ACT score less than 18 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at First and Normal Sts, Chico, California 95929-0150. They can also call them at (530) 898-6116.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $14,156

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,742

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,918

  • Other Fees

    $1,866

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,550

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,548

Total One Year Cost

$24,624

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to CSUC. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $31,831. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

24:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$81

Faculty Overview

52%

Male Professors

48%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    684 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    254 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    222 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    155 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    150 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    150 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    125 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    104 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    150 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    150 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    125 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    104 Graduates

  • Sociology

    104 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

    100 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    96 Graduates

  • Social Work

    96 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    92 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering Technologi...

    89 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    86 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    79 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    78 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    70 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    69 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    69 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    65 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    65 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    63 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    62 Graduates

  • Music

    61 Graduates

  • Journalism

    59 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    55 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    50 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    49 Graduates

  • History

    44 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    43 Graduates

  • Economics

    39 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    37 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    35 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    33 Graduates

  • Engineering, Other

    33 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Fields

    30 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    29 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    28 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    26 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    24 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    22 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    21 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    18 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    17 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    15 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    13 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    11 Graduates

  • Physics

    10 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    9 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    9 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    7 Graduates

  • Natural Sciences

    7 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    7 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    5 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

16,483

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

Full-time / Part-time

93% / 7%

Students Gender

Male

47%

US National: 44%

Female

53%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

43%

Unknown

6%

Black

3%

Hispanic

34%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

1%

Out Of State

98%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$61,867 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$7,810/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,520/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,520/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wildcat

School Colors

cardinal and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

183

Total Female Athletes

176

Intramural Sports

2

Sports Club

8

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At CSUC, $13,422 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at California State University-Chico have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,520 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At CSUC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 47% and 53%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$48,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,659 - $27,379

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$131 - $284

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,216

Students Receiving Federal Grants

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,165

Students Receiving State Aid

61%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,529

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,686

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$13,541

$30K - $48K

$12,228

$48K - $75K

$8,088

$75K - $110K

$4,123

> $110K

$713

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$90,340,454

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,089,469

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at CSUC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,133, whereas the financial aid is $5,601. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,652, while the institutional aid is $5,601. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at CSUC based on students' financial needs add up to $90,340,454 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $1,089,469.

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