Chico State
Chico State University
400 W 1st St, Chico, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Chico State University (Chico State)
About this school
California State University Chico, founded in 1887, is a public, comprehensive university. It is the second oldest California State University. Its 130-acre campus is located in the Sierra foothills, 90 miles from Sacramento.
- www.csuchico.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,086
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:16,471
- Men:7,802 Men (47.4%)
- Women:8,669 Women (52.6%)
Location
Admission Information (Chico State)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to California State University Chico is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | December 31 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 400 West First Street |
City, State, Zip | Chico, CA 95929-0722 |
Phone | (530) 898-4428 |
Fax | (530) 898-6456 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
Application Fee | $55 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | March 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | GPA from 10th/11th grade college preparatory courses required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 67% of 23,124 applicants were admitted |
Women | 69% of 13,454 applicants were admitted |
Men | 64% of 9,670 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,973 (26%) of 15,393 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,201 (24%) of 9,252 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,772 (29%) of 6,141 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.30 |
375 And Above | 14% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 25% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 24% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 17% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |19-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 27% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 54% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 16% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 1% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Chico State)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $12,516|Out-of-state: $23,676 (42.71%)
- Room & Board: - $12,536 (42.78%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,719 (5.87%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,533 (8.64%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
California State University Chico accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 3 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 3 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001146 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,356 (100.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,877 (79.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,819 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 277 (15.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 77% |
Average Award | $17,631 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,384 (76.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,803 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,200 (66.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,540 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 387 (21.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 151 (6.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,611 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 12,269 (78.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 10,577 (86.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 10,326 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,606 (15.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 74% |
Average Award | $16,022 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 8,312 (80.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,134 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 6,803 (65.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,937 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,331 (12.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 444 (2.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,429 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 62% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Chico State)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
507
Part-Time Faculty
489
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
43%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 17% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 25% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 22% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 14% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 10% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 24% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 14% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,104,635 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 243 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
California State University Chico provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
86.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
19.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
51%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
59.0%
Programs & Majors (Chico State)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (53)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering-Related Fields, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (39)
- Anthropology
- Applied Psychology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Sciences
- Geology
- Geosciences
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Hydrogeology
- Hydrology
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics Education
- Museum Studies
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Recreation and Park Management
- School Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Travel and Tourism
Campus Life (Chico State)
Location & Geography
Population
87,714
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
119 acres
Weather
Temperature | 35.2 average low in January, 90.4 average high in September |
Rain | 58 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Chico |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Chico |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
13% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
87%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Wildcat |
School Colors | Cardinal and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
California State University Chico offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, pre-medical association, health professionals association (hpa), audio engineering society, student association of social work sasw (undergraduate), recreation hospitality and parks society (rhaps)
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
14,819
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
16,471
Women
8,669
Men
7,802
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.9% Asian
- 2.6% Black/African-American
- 32.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 45.1% White
- 7.9% Unknown
International Students
3.6%
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
1,086
Student Resources (Chico State)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Anthropology172 Documents
- Recreation and Parks Management122 Documents
- Psychology130 Documents
- Health and Community Services86 Documents
- Communication Studies75 Documents
Popular Courses
- PHYS 204A - Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: MechanicsPhysics
- HIST 130 - United States HistoryHistory
- ANTH 140 - Magic, Witchcraft, and ReligionAnthropology
- ANTH 414 - Human Growth and DevelopmentAnthropology
- MATH 120 - Analytic Geometry and CalculusMathematics
Popular Professors
- Eric J BartelinkANTH 414
- Dr.MilliganANTH 311
- Christine A HerreraMATH 120
- Mary L BrentwoodPOLS 461
- Gary A LechnerBIOL 103
Blog articles
- 10 Hardest Courses at Chico State University - 525 days ago
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- Health and Wellness Services at Chico State University - 605 days ago
- 10 Chico State Library Resources You Need to Know - 689 days ago
- 10 of the Best Professors at Chico State - 723 days ago