California State University-Chico
tuition & fees
$21,072
graduate tuition & fees
$20,076
acceptance rate
93%
Student Population
15,257
online students
2,599
Number of Programs
118
Financial Aid Amount
$11,291
Graduation Rate
63%
California State University-Chico is a Public, 4 years college located in Chico, California. Chico State ranked 64th in California Colleges and 20th in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 15,257 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Chico State's acceptance rate is 92.72% last year (undergraduate school).
California State University-Chico is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of California State University-Chico and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | First and Normal Sts, Chico, CA 95929-0150 |
| Phone | 530-898-6116 |
| WEB | www.csuchico.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.csuchico.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.csuchico.edu/fa/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/pages/csu-costs.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.csuchico.edu/va/ |
| Disability Service | www.csuchico.edu/dss/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of California State University-Chico is 92.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.16%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92.72 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.16 % |
Tuition & Fees
Chico State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,472 for California residents and $21,072 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.66% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,944).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,996 for California residents and $20,076 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.65% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,472 | $21,072 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,996 | $20,076 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 15,257 students have enrolled at Chico State (2024-2025). Among them, 2,599 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Chico State has 13,792 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,465 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 15,257 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 13,792 |
| Graduate Students | 1,465 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,599 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Chico State offers 118 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 118 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Chico State
| Number of programs | 118 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |