Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
93% admitted · $19,963/yr after aid
California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $14,157
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $70,012
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-Chico is a public college in Chico, CA with 13,631 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,157 per year ($9,227 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,012 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,263
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,864
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-Chico looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,798
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,896
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,216
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,227
- $30–48k$9,652
- $48–75k$11,665
- $75–110k$16,700
- $110k+$23,898
Get a personal estimate with California State University-Chico's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $70,012
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,259
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,631
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White41%
- Hispanic39%
- Black3%
- Asian5%
California State University-Chico FAQ
What is California State University-Chico's acceptance rate?+
California State University-Chico admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-Chico test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-Chico?+
In Fall 2023, 22,263 students applied to California State University-Chico and 20,864 were admitted; 2,171 enrolled.
Does California State University-Chico consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-Chico reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-Chico require an essay?+
California State University-Chico reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-Chico cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,798 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,157.
What is California State University-Chico's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110538 · How we use this data
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