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California State University, Chico

About California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico was established in 1887 and is a public university. It boasts a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,676 students (fall 2020), a rural environment, and a 119-acre campus. The academic calendar is semester-based. In the 2022 edition of Best Colleges, California State University—Chico is ranked #39 in Regional Universities West. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,776; tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,686.

California State University-Chico Campus

  • The school is close to the airports in San Francisco and Sacramento, as well as interstate and roads and an Amtrak train station.
  • The library complex houses over a million print volumes, over 41,000 full-text articles and journals, and over 100 electronic databases, all of which are accessible via Wi-Fi on all floors.
  • The university boasts 13 men's and women's Division II athletic teams, as well as modern facilities like an all-weather track, two gyms, stadia, softball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a weight room, and other amenities.

California State University, Chico Rankings

  • #26 Regional Universities West - US News & World Report 2021

California State University, Chico Course Rankings

California State University, Chico Business Courses Ranks

  • #308 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021

Admission Standards - Easy

SAT 990/1190
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.21

Applications Accepted - 72.3% 

Applications Due Nov 30, 2021
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $70

California State University International Student Admissions

International students are accepted at California State University if they have completed high school with a grade point average of 3.0, given certified academic records, met all deadlines, and supplied proof of financial support for at least one academic year.

Both international students wishing to study in the United States and domestic applicants must complete the same application. International applicants, on the other hand, have different admission requirements than domestic applicants.

Application Portal: Students can apply online at the university's official website by creating a CLA STATE account and completing the required information, or they can apply by mail. International applicants do not need to fill out a separate application.

Application Fee: 70 USD

Admission Requirements: International applicants must satisfy the following requirements in order to be eligible for California State University, Chico admissions:

  • A completed admission application
  • Official high school and college transcripts sent directly to CSU campus by the institution
  • Transcripts evaluated and translated by an authorized agency, which are:
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report sent directly to the university
  • Proof of financial support
  • Copy of passport biodata page

Optional Requirements: Personal essays, letters of recommendation, statements of purpose, resumes, portfolios, auditions, and other examinations such as the GMAT, GRE, MAT, and others are all used in the application process.

California State University, Chico English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

To demonstrate English proficiency, international applicants must submit a TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score. Students should be aware that these test results are only valid for two years from the date of the test. The university's basic requirements are as follows:

Test Minimum Undergraduate Required Score Minimum Required Graduate Score
TOEFL- paper-based test 500 550
TOEFL- internet-based test 61 80
IELTS 6 6.5
Pearson PTE Academic 47 59

California State University, Chico Highlights

Type of University Public
Campus setting Urban
Total Number of Full- Time Faculty 989
Total Student Enrollment (Fall 2019) 17,019
International Student % 2.7%
Student-teacher ratio 23:1
Acceptance Rate 65%
Application Fees 70 USD
Test Scores Accepted TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT

California State University, Chico Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
California Resident Tuition $5,742
Books and Supplies $1,970
Other Fees $2,064
Room and Board $13,422
Budget for Other Expenses $2,796
Total One Year Cost $25,994

 

Fee Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition $17,622
Books and Supplies $1,970
Other Fees $2,064
Room and Board $13,422
Budget for Other Expenses $2,796
Total One Year Cost $37,874

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California State University, Chico Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 7,814

Postgraduate

$ 9,108

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 4,467

Campus accommodation

$ 9,804

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.