California State University, Chico

If you are thinking about applying to CSU Chico, the regular decision application deadline is December 15 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who apply to CSU Chico for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than December 1.

CSU Chico Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of CSU Chico's admissions stats.

CSU Chico 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	35%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
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	December 15	December 1

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Applying Early to CSU Chico?

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CSU Chico does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University, Chico Admissions

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Is CSU Chico Hard To Get Into?

Getting into CSU Chico is moderately difficult. CSU Chico evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, CSU Chico accepted 85% of students, about 17,056 from the 19,990 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like CSU Chico, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to nursing, recording arts programs is program very difficult.

For applicants who are not residents of California, getting into California State University, Chico is very difficult.

Transferring to California State University, Chico

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to CSU Chico

CSU Chico has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does CSU Chico Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at CSU Chico

What does CSU Chico consider 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important

Make sure to check with CSU Chico for more information on admission factors.

CSU Chico 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
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 CSU Chico?

Students admitted to CSU Chico have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 50% submitted a class rank. At CSU Chico 35% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 76% 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	––
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	21%
3.00 and 3.24	20%
2.50 and 2.9	19%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

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 CSU 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

CSU Chico does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

CSU Chico is not test optional. 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 CSU Chico.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 15. Applicants should hear back by December 1.

Transfer students can enroll in CSU Chico during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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CSU Chico Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to CSU Chico?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to CSU Chico.

Does CSU Chico accept transfer credits?

✅ CSU Chico accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. CSU Chico accepts:

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

Does CSU Chico accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ CSU Chico accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to CSU Chico?

✅ CSU Chico is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is CSU Chico's acceptance rate?

✅ CSU Chico has an acceptance rate of 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at CSU Chico?

❌ CSU Chico does not offer early decision.

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