California State University, Chico

It is moderately difficult to get into California State University, Chico. The university admitted 91% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 20,116 applications received in 2023, 18,324 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to California State University, Chico, the regular decision application deadline is December 15 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who submit their applications to California State University, Chico for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than December 1.

California State University, Chico Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of California State University, Chico's admissions stats.

California State University, Chico 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	35%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

California State University, Chico Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Chico.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	12 15	December 1

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Want to Apply Early to California State University, Chico?

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California State University, Chico does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on California State University, Chico Admissions

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For applicants who are non-residents, getting into California State University, Chico is very difficult.

Transferring to California State University, Chico

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California State University, Chico Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Chico

Curious about the factors that are considered by California State University, Chico during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important

Make sure to check with California State University, Chico for more information on admission factors.

California State University, Chico 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Chico, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with California State University, Chico's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	√	–	–	GPA from 10th/11th grade college preparatory courses
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, Chico?

Students admitted to California State University, Chico have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 50% submitted a class rank. At California State University, Chico 35% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 75% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At California State University, Chico, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	12.6%
3.75 and 3.99	14.3%
3.50 and 3.74	18.7%
3.25 and 3.49	17.9%
3.00 and 3.24	18.2%
2.50 and 2.9	17.3%
2.00 and 2.49	0.9%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to California State University, Chico directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, Chico does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Chico

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California State University, Chico.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Chico during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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California State University, Chico Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Chico?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to California State University, Chico.

Does California State University, Chico accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, Chico accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California State University, Chico accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does California State University, Chico accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ California State University, Chico accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Chico?

✅ California State University, Chico is not test optional.

What is California State University, Chico's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University, Chico is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Chico?

❌ California State University, Chico does not offer early decision.

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