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California State University-Chico

Chico, CA·Public·~93% acceptance

California State University-Chico is a public university in Chico, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 93% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $14,480 per year. About 63% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $64,172 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,480/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,283
Aid cuts ~$11,803/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Dec 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.17–3.67
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
63%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$50,493
median earnings, 6yr
$64,172
median earnings, 10yr
How California State University-Chico reads an application

What California State University-Chico requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what California State University-Chico requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Chico's acceptance rate?
California State University-Chico admits about 93% of applicants.
How much does California State University-Chico cost?
At California State University-Chico, the average net price after aid is about $14,480 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,283 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California State University-Chico?
None. California State University-Chico is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are California State University-Chico's application deadlines?
California State University-Chico's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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