California State University, Chico
Founded 1887
President Steve Perez (President)
Fees USD 6,908
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
California State University, Chico (CSU Chico) is a public university founded in 1887, the second-oldest campus in the CSU system, located in Chico in the Sacramento Valley of Northern California. CSU Chico enrolls approximately 17,000 students on a beautiful tree-lined campus and is known for its strong business, agriculture, and liberal arts programs, as well as its vibrant college-town atmosphere.
Colleges
- College of Business — AACSB-accredited
- College of Agriculture — Sacramento Valley agricultural programs
- College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management — ABET-accredited
- College of Humanities and Fine Arts — Arts and humanities
How to Apply
- Application: Cal State Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~70%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,908
Key Deadlines
- Application Window: October 1–November 30