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California State University, Chico
Chico,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate91%
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About CSU Chico
California State University, Chico is a public, state university in the town of Chico, California. CSU Chico was founded in 1887. The university currently enrolls around 13,840 students per year, including 12,885 undergraduates.
CSU Chico Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Chico. CSU Chico admitted 91% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 20,116 applications received in 2022, 18,324 students were offered admission.
| California State University, Chico Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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California State University, Chico is located in Chico, California,.
If you would like to see CSU Chico for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 99 to Chico, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Chico Municipal.
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College Info
CSU Chico Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Dec 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Dec 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Chico is Dec 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Chico is Dec 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU Chico SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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CSU Chico Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,461
In State$32,341
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$2,230
$2,230
Housing
$12,489
$12,489
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU Chico is like? There are approximately 13,840 students enrolled at CSU Chico, including 12,885 undergraduate students and 955 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
89%
Full Time10%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
13,840
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
91%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Dec 15
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