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 |
