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California State University-Chico

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Rating

Public

Type

19,323

Students

$17,622

Tuition

72%

Acceptance

#699

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Chico, CA

First and Normal Sts, Chico, CA 95929-0150

California State University-Chico is a large public college located in Chico, CA ranked 70th in California. It has a total of 18,053 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 72.33% acceptance rate. California State University-Chico offers 111 different majors and is best known for its Construction Engineering Technology, Game and Interactive Media Design, and Agriculture programs (nationally ranked 7th, 10th, and 12th respectively). With an annual tuition of $5,742 for students from California and $17,622 for those from out-of-state, California State University-Chico is reasonably priced. 66.19% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to bring home about $48,100 per year, which is 16% over the national median.
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Cost

$19,686
Above Average

California State University-Chico

$19,686

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$37,874

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$29,023

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

72%Acceptance
Less Selective

California State University-Chico

72%

National

69%
Sat

990 - 1190

90% of students submit

Admissions Yield

14%

ACT

17 - 24

28% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$70

Students

18,053Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

47%

In-state

83%

Female

53%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

14%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
16% Business Administration and Management, General6% Psychology, General4% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies73% Others

16% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Psychology, General

4% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

73% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

16%

757 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

293 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

195 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

4%

184 Graduates

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

3%

143 Graduates

Sociology

3%

136 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

3%

126 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

3%

126 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

2%

116 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors24:124:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

24

Number of Library Books

542,676

Academic Spend per Student

$7,046

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

84%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$38,200/Year

California State University-Chico

$38,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$38,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$48,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

66%