California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Public · 13,631 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,902 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,099 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,961 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,506 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,566 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,480 |
Sticker tuition: $8,472 in-state, $21,072 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $64,172
- Median debt at graduation
- $16,552
- International undergrads
- 155 (1.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Social Sciences11%
Psychology8%
Health & Nursing7%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Agriculture6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Engineering5%
Computer Science4%
Communications & Media4%
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