California State University - Chico

#627 in Best Colleges in America

CHICO, CA · 4 Year ·

3.7

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FIRST AND NORMAL STS CHICO, CA 95929

Hispanic-Serving Institution
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

73 in Best Colleges in America

Best Greek Life Colleges in America 54 of 689
Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America 65 of 150
Top Party Schools in America 74 of 1,512

Academics

Overall Grade

B minus

Academics

B+

Value

A minus

Diversity

A minus

Campus

B minus

Athletics

A+

Party Scene

Professors

Location

C+

Dorms

B+

Campus Food

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Business

661 Graduates

#2Psychology

335 Graduates

#3Liberal Arts and Humanities

236 Graduates

#4Sociology

186 Graduates

#5Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

171 Graduates

#6Kinesiology and Exercise Science

132 Graduates

#7Nursing

119 Graduates

#8Construction Engineering Technician

115 Graduates

#9Communications

97 Graduates

#10Information Technology

95 Graduates

Admissions

85%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

November 30

SAT Range

970-1170

ACT Range

18-24

Application Fee

$70

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$13,749

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$8,691

Students Receiving Financial Aid

71%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$48,100

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

65%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

12,908

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

12,908 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,554

Undergrads Over 25

15%

Pell Grant

41%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

21:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (without football)