California State University-Chico
California State University-Chico is a public 4-year institution in Chico, CA. It enrolls about 14,523 students and admits roughly 94% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Chico, CA 95929 |
| County | Butte County |
| Enrollment | 14,523 |
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
| Applicants / admitted | 22,263 / 20,864 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,064 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,944 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 64% |
| Transfer-out rate | 4% |
| Full-time retention rate | 84% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,187 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | www.csuchico.edu/ |
| Phone | 5308986116 |
Admissions
About 22,263 students applied and 20,864 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,171 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,064 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,944. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,187 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,045 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,612 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,937 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,380 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,572 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,769 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 64% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA, Butte County. Its coordinates are 39.7297, -121.8449.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Chico?
About 94% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 22,263 applicants.
How much does California State University-Chico cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,064 for in-state students and $19,944 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend California State University-Chico?
About 14,523 students are enrolled.