California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About California State University-Chico

California State University-Chico is a mid-sized, public institution in Chico, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 13,631 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 63% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $64,172.

93%

Acceptance

$14,480

Net price

13,631

Enrollment

63%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,480

Average net price

$8,472

In-state tuition

$21,072

Out-of-state tuition

$16,500

Room & board

$1,096

Books & supplies

$26,283

Total cost of attendance

43%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Students with federal loans

$16,552

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,902

$30–48K

$10,099

$48–75K

$12,961

$75–110K

$16,506

$110K+

$23,566

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.0%

Social Sciences11.4%

Psychology7.9%

Humanities7.6%

Health & Nursing7.4%

Visual & Performing Arts6.1%

Agriculture5.7%

Parks & Recreation4.8%

Engineering4.7%

Computer Science4.3%

After Graduation

$64,172

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,493

Median earnings (6 yrs)

63%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,907

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

13,631

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

White

41%

Hispanic

39%

Two or more races

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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