Outcomes at California State University-Chico
Graduation Rate
65.15%
Transfer-out Rate
4.68%
Retention Rate
83.00%
2020 Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at California State University-Chico is 65.15% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,894 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,907 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 4.68% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at California State University-Chico. 1,894 students have completed and 136 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 81 students still enrolled and 796 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,907 | 2,907 |
| Completers | 1,894 (65.15%) | 1,894 |
| Transfer-out | 136 (4.68%) | 136 |
| Still Enrolled | 81 (2.79%) | 81 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 796 (27.38%) | 796 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 853 students have completed in 4 years and additional 826 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 853 (29.34%) |
277 (21.91%) |
576 (35.06%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 826 (28.41%) |
379 (29.98%) |
447 (27.21%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 215 (7.40%) |
106 (8.39%) |
109 (6.63%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65.15% (1,894/2,907) | 60.28% (762/1,264) | 68.90% (1,132/1,643) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 61.54% (8/13) | 60.00% (3/5) | 62.50% (5/8) |
| Asian | 60.13% (92/153) | 55.38% (36/65) | 63.64% (56/88) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57.45% (54/94) | 53.49% (23/43) | 60.78% (31/51) |
| Hispanic | 60.69% (653/1,076) | 52.58% (224/426) | 66.00% (429/650) |
| White | 70.94% (857/1,208) | 66.85% (363/543) | 74.29% (494/665) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 83.33% (5/6) | 100.00% (2/2) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Two or More Race | 60.98% (100/164) | 57.53% (42/73) | 63.74% (58/91) |
| Unknown | 69.09% (76/110) | 71.15% (37/52) | 67.24% (39/58) |