What California State University, Chico costs
California State University, Chico charges $8,472 a year in published tuition and fees for California residents, about $4,236 a semester, and $21,072 a year for students from other states, about $10,536 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,283 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,578 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
California State University, Chico takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into California State University, Chico
For fall 2024, California State University, Chico received 23,322 applications and admitted 21,623 students, and 2,197 enrolled as first-years.
What California State University, Chico students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at California State University, Chico (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 460 |
| Psychology | 259 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 198 |
| Sociology | 164 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 118 |
| Public Health | 113 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | 105 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 94 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like California State University, Chico
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington: 13,544 undergraduates
- California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California: 12,538 undergraduates
- University of Washington–Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington: 4,185 undergraduates
- Missouri State University–Springfield, Springfield, Missouri: 13,313 undergraduates
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana: 13,988 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is California State University, Chico's acceptance rate? 92.7% for fall 2024: 21,623 of 23,322 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at California State University, Chico? $8,472 a year for in-state students and $21,072 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is California State University, Chico part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with California State University, Chico about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to California State University, Chico? About 13,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at California State University, Chico? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State University, Chico (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: California State University, Chico
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
