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California State University-Chico
Chico, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Chico is a public institution located in the city setting of Chico, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
13.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,498
Earnings 5yr: $125,103
Debt: $20,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,543
Earnings 5yr: $120,599
Debt: $20,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,161
Earnings 5yr: $76,356
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,021
Earnings 5yr: $116,720
Debt: $19,314
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,225
Earnings 5yr: $97,724
Debt: $19,802
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,272
Earnings 5yr: $95,485
Debt: $23,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,345
Earnings 5yr: $107,580
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,555
Earnings 5yr: $102,703
Debt: $24,354
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,472
Earnings 5yr: $101,629
Debt: $21,583
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,059
Earnings 5yr: $90,685
Debt: $20,886
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,430
Earnings 5yr: $92,561
Debt: $16,601
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,612
Earnings 5yr: $80,392
Debt: $17,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,397
Earnings 5yr: $80,364
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,891
Earnings 5yr: $62,551
Debt: $15,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,000
Earnings 5yr: $72,367
Debt: N/A
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,888
Earnings 5yr: $64,331
Debt: $24,572
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,651
Earnings 5yr: $79,303
Debt: $18,000
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,273
Earnings 5yr: $73,410
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,726
Earnings 5yr: $61,481
Debt: $18,750
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,531
Earnings 5yr: $58,420
Debt: $22,294
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,480
In-State Tuition$8,472
Out-of-State Tuition$21,072
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
43%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,493
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,172
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$157/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$48,183
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