Where is California State University-Chico located?

California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA, in the United States.

What type of institution is California State University-Chico?

California State University-Chico is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Chico?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at California State University-Chico is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at California State University-Chico?

California State University-Chico's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,064 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend California State University-Chico?

California State University-Chico reports total enrollment of approximately 14,420 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about California State University-Chico?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with California State University-Chico.

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California State University-Chico

Chico, CA

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Tuition

$8,064

Acceptance

94%

Students

14,420

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly International friendly Athletics available

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?

Sticker price$24,084

Net price (after aid)$14,838

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$10,045

$30k – $48k$10,612

$48k – $75k$13,937

$75k – $110k$18,380

$110k+$23,572

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$64,172

Median debt at graduation$16,552

Est. monthly loan payment$175

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.9×

Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants40%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans33%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64%

Freshman Retention

84%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$8.1k

Public 4-yr avg$11k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$14.8k below avg

Out-of-state value

$19.9k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$8.1k

below avg

Out-of-state

$19.9k

below avg

Net price

$14.8k

below avg

Pell

40%

above avg

Median debt

$16.6k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$64.2k

above avg

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (36)

Natural Sciences

BiologyChemistryEnvironmental SciencePhysics

Social Sciences

PsychologyEconomicsSociologyPolitical Science

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

CybersecurityData Science

Admissions

Acceptance rate

94%

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

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

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

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About California State University-Chico

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is California State University-Chico located?: California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is California State University-Chico?: California State University-Chico is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Chico?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at California State University-Chico is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at California State University-Chico?: California State University-Chico's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,064 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend California State University-Chico?: California State University-Chico reports total enrollment of approximately 14,420 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about California State University-Chico?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with California State University-Chico.

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