California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
93%Acceptance rate
$14,480Average net price / year
63%Graduation rate
$64,172Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$16,552Median debt at graduation
13,631Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,472
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,072
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,283
- Room & board
- $16,500
- Books & supplies
- $1,096
- Average net price
- $14,480
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,902
- $30–48k
- $10,099
- $48–75k
- $12,961
- $75–110k
- $16,506
- $110k+
- $23,566
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 92.7%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $50,493
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,172
- Median debt (graduates)
- $16,552
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 43%
- Students with federal loans
- 32%
Programs: what graduates earn
68 of 122 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 27 | $73,232 | $30,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 122 | $72,622 | $18,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $69,269 | — |
| Social Work | 44 | $62,661 | $18,968 |
| Education, General | 14 | $58,276 | — |
| Public Administration | 10 | $52,475 | — |
| Psychology, General | 24 | $48,227 | $34,125 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 14 | $43,420 | — |
Non-credential program
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $69,432 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $64,943 | — |
| Education, General | — | $65,151 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,631
- Graduate students
- 1,721
- Part-time
- 9%
- Women / men
- 56% / 44%
- White
- 41%
- Hispanic
- 39%
- Black
- 3%
- Asian
- 5%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $104,976 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 56%
- Accreditor
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
- Website
- www.csuchico.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 6% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Engineering – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Chico?
92.7% of applicants were admitted.
How much does California State University-Chico cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,480 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,472 and the full cost of attendance is $26,283.
How much do California State University-Chico graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $64,172 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
63% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Chico
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program Chico, CA · Public · 41 students |
$15,737 | — | 88% | — |
| Cal Northern School of Law Chico, CA · Private for-profit |
— | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.