At a glance
Average net price
$14,480
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
62.8%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
13,631
In-state tuition
$8,472
Out-of-state tuition
$21,072
Cost of attendance
$26,283
Median earnings (10y)
$64,172
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 81.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), humanities & arts (21%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health8%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services16%
- Business14.1%~1,927 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences10.3%~1,404 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,115 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology8.0%~1,085 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~855 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.2%~851 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture6.0%~816 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~788 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.1%~695 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication4.1%~558 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.0%~541 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~495 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.6%~491 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~410 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~301 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.0%~277 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.8%~239 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~151 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~147 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,088 | $45,056 | $18,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 659 | $26,025 | $15,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 400 | $21,120 | $17,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 376 | $23,129 | $21,315 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 320 | $31,487 | $16,049 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 291 | $33,845 | $16,331 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 242 | — | $20,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 240 | $94,107 | $20,125 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 211 | — | $21,104 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 208 | $33,383 | $17,098 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 187 | $21,425 | $19,047 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 184 | $62,371 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 176 | $29,939 | $18,750 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 165 | $31,307 | $17,334 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 160 | $68,880 | $24,354 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 155 | $63,879 | $20,886 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 150 | $34,427 | $18,179 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 147 | $72,808 | $20,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 146 | $45,845 | $11,250 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 146 | $67,761 | $21,583 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 145 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 143 | $35,222 | $20,423 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 131 | $23,682 | $15,950 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 129 | $33,049 | $17,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 112 | $27,924 | $14,990 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 112 | $22,888 | $19,222 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 110 | $26,584 | $16,500 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 105 | $18,089 | $24,125 |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | — | $15,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 100 | $16,767 | $17,783 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 87 | $52,762 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 87 | $22,288 | $19,833 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 86 | $37,266 | $19,272 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $15,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 65 | $37,827 | $18,750 |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor's | 64 | $68,803 | $23,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $19,150 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 54 | $32,134 | $22,294 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 52 | $48,077 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About California State University-Chico
California State University-Chico is a large institution located in Chico, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 13,631 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at California State University-Chico — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,480 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,472 for in-state students and $21,072 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,283 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 62.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,172 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
California State University-Chico confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
California State University-Chico accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Chico, California (city), California State University-Chico draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about California State University-Chico
Q.How much does California State University-Chico cost?
The average net price at California State University-Chico is $14,480 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,283.
Q.What is the graduation rate at California State University-Chico?
California State University-Chico has a 6-year graduation rate of 62.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into California State University-Chico?
California State University-Chico admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do California State University-Chico graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median California State University-Chico graduate earns $64,172 per year.
Q.What is tuition at California State University-Chico?
Published tuition is $8,472 in-state and $21,072 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is California State University-Chico located?
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, California (ZIP 95929).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with California State University-Chico at their official website.