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California State University, Chico (CSUC)

Black Pinpoint 400 West First Street | Chico, CA | 95929-0722

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
22,816
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Acceptance Rate
91%
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Average HS GPA
3.40

Deadlines

Regular
December 15

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 598

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
443 - 570

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
913 - 1025

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 30

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
83/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$0
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,210
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
3880
Transportation for Commuters
$1,400
On-Campus Room and Board
12489
Approximate Expenses per year
$18,979

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05. Academics

Student Faculty Icon
Student/Faculty
20.5 : 1
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Total Faculty
895
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Terminal Degree
486

Gender

Women
497
Men
398
Minority
175
International
11

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
59%
Graduate in 6 years
64%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Raymond Carver

Famous American author

Mark Ulriksen

New Yorker cover, illustrator

Mike Thompson

U.S. Congressman from California

Matt Olmstead

TV Writer/Producer - Chicago Med, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire

Carolyn Shoemaker, Astronomer

Discovered a comet

Sandra Lerner, Entrepreneur

Founder of Urban Decay Cosmetics

Chris Wondolowski

Major league soccer and United States national team player

Raymond Carver

Famous American author

Mark Ulriksen

New Yorker cover, illustrator

Mike Thompson

U.S. Congressman from California

Matt Olmstead

TV Writer/Producer - Chicago Med, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire

Carolyn Shoemaker, Astronomer

Discovered a comet

Sandra Lerner, Entrepreneur

Founder of Urban Decay Cosmetics

Chris Wondolowski

Major league soccer and United States national team player

Raymond Carver

Famous American author

06. Student Body

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

3% are out
of state97% are
in-state

Students

90% are
full time10% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
12,866
Foreign Countries Represented
70

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.46%
Asian
5.74%
Black
2.77%
Hispanic
38.31%
Caucasian
42.29%
Unknown
3.55%
International
1.24%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
85%
Students
2%
First-Year Students
60%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Humanities Gallery/University Gallery

Wildcat Recreation Center

Nettleton Stadium; on-campus housing facilities; athletic facilities; Wildcat Recreation Center; New Humanity and Fine Arts building Taylor II, which includes a new ceramic and glass blowing labs, as well as, a new Recording Arts Studio, which is top of the line in its technology.

Bell Memorial Union

Meriam Library

Trinity Commons

Humanities Gallery/University Gallery

Wildcat Recreation Center

Nettleton Stadium; on-campus housing facilities; athletic facilities; Wildcat Recreation Center; New Humanity and Fine Arts building Taylor II, which includes a new ceramic and glass blowing labs, as well as, a new Recording Arts Studio, which is top of the line in its technology.

Bell Memorial Union

Meriam Library

Trinity Commons

Most Popular Places Off Campus

The Chico Museum

Gateway Science Museum

The Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) offers free or inexpensive recreational programs for about 40,000 participants annually. About 340 adult softball teams play in CARD leagues. Chico has more than 50 tennis courts, over a dozen racquetball courts, a bowling alley, a roller-skating rink, four golf courses, and six gymnasiums. Bicycle magazine named Chico "America's Best Bike Town" in 1997. Snow skiing is two hours away. Three recreational lakes are within a few hours' distance. Bidwell Park has barbecue pits, swimming pools, softball diamonds, a children's playground, and horseback and jogging trails. Bidwell Nature Center and Chico Creek Nature Center offer educational experiences for children and adults.

Bidwell Mansion

Downtown Chico

Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant

The Chico Museum

Gateway Science Museum

The Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) offers free or inexpensive recreational programs for about 40,000 participants annually. About 340 adult softball teams play in CARD leagues. Chico has more than 50 tennis courts, over a dozen racquetball courts, a bowling alley, a roller-skating rink, four golf courses, and six gymnasiums. Bicycle magazine named Chico "America's Best Bike Town" in 1997. Snow skiing is two hours away. Three recreational lakes are within a few hours' distance. Bidwell Park has barbecue pits, swimming pools, softball diamonds, a children's playground, and horseback and jogging trails. Bidwell Nature Center and Chico Creek Nature Center offer educational experiences for children and adults.

Bidwell Mansion

Downtown Chico

Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Jeff Logsden
Public Contact Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 400 West First S Chico, CA 95929-0720
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1-800-542-4426

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

n/a

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n/a
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1-800-542-4426

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The closest international airport is located 90 miles south of Chico, in Sacramento. There are two shuttle services provided by two companies we recommend, as well as taxi services. Chico is served by the Greyhound bus line and Amtrak trains. United Express provides air service. Chico Municipal Airport is within 10 minutes of downtown. A municipal bus line, CATS, provides bus service throughout the community, and Butte County Transit provides service throughout Butte County. The Chico Clipper provides transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Chico is 90 miles north of Sacramento, and is 174 miles northeast of San Francisco. http://www.csuchico.edu/directions/

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

This link provides visitors with all the lodging accommodations in the Chico area: http://web.chicochamber.com/Hotels-Motels


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intercollegiate sports
3%

Men's Sports (Wildcats)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Wildcats)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Frat Sorority
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International Student
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Holly Hunt
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
330
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
7%
Join a sorority
7%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

95%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

5%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Car Sharing Program
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple, HP

13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,385
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,559
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,478
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
16%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$4,991
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,331
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
59%
Graduate in 6 years
64%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General.
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism.
  • Agriculture, General.
  • Agronomy and Crop Science.
  • Animal Sciences, General.
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02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • Asian Studies/Civilization.
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
  • Latin American Studies.
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03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology.
  • Ecology.
  • Microbiology, General.
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04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other.
  • Management Science.
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05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other.
  • Journalism.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Radio and Television.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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06 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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07 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer Graphics.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Technology.
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08 EDUCATION.
  • Agricultural Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
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09 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Engineering/Industrial Management.
  • Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
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10 ENGINEERING.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering, General.
  • Engineering, Other.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
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11 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Rhetoric and Composition.
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12 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Child Development.
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other.
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13 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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14 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Health Services Administration.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Pre-Nursing Studies.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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15 HISTORY.
  • History.
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16 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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17 LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  • Theatre/Theater.
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18 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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19 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
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20 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Nutrition Sciences.
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21 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Science.
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22 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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23 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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24 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.
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25 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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26 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work.
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27 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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28 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Musical Theatre.

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