California State University-Chico
Chico, CA
California State University-Chico is a public university located in Chico, CA, serving approximately 13,057 students. It has an acceptance rate of 94%.
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Tuition
$8,064
Acceptance
93.72%
Students
14,420
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,064
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,944
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,020
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,280
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.9×Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93.72%
SAT range
796 - 1052
ACT range
14 - 23
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
14,420
Undergrads
13,057
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
163
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
52
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.46
Property Rate / 1,000
1.61
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Chico
Violent Rate / 100k
524
Property Rate / 100k
3,216
Location
Institution does not report this
Chico, CA 95929