Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
93.72%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
California State University-Chico Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 93.72%. This means approximately 937 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 13,057 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
93.72%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,064 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,944 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,590 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,838 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 40.08% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.06% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does California State University-Chico Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,944
Room and board
$16,020
Books and supplies
$1,052
Other expenses
$2,894
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$25,590
Average net price
$14,838
Average aid coverage
42%
$10,752 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at California State University-Chico pays approximately $14,838 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is California State University-Chico?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
California State University-Chico net price
$14,838
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
California State University-Chico Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,944 and average net price at $14,838. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,944
Current net price
$14,838
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
63.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$64,172
Undergraduates
13,057
10-Year Median Earnings - California State University-Chico vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
California State University-Chico graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends California State University-Chico?
Undergraduates
13,057
Completion rate
63.63%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
40.08%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.06%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 40.08% of California State University-Chico students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.06% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at California State University-Chico
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California State University-Chico's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
California State University-Chico lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
California State University-Chico is listed at First and Normal Sts, Chico, CA 95929-0150. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare California State University-Chico with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | 93.72% | $19,944 | $14,838 | $64,172 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Chico
This local cluster focuses on nearby Chico schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Chico.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California State University-Chico's acceptance rate?
California State University-Chico's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 93.72%.
How much is California State University-Chico tuition?
California State University-Chico's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,944.
What is California State University-Chico's average net price?
California State University-Chico's average net price in the local dataset is $14,838.
What is California State University-Chico's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $64,172 for California State University-Chico.
Is California State University-Chico accredited?
California State University-Chico's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend California State University-Chico?
The local dataset lists 13,057 undergraduate students at California State University-Chico.
What percentage of California State University-Chico students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for California State University-Chico in the local dataset is 40.08%.
What is the federal loan rate at California State University-Chico?
The federal loan rate for California State University-Chico in the local dataset is 33.06%.
Where should I verify California State University-Chico data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California State University-Chico or the latest official federal education data.