California State University-chico

California State University-Chico is located in a beautiful, vibrant community of about 85,000 people. Chico is a wonderful place: big enough to provide a wide variety of services and activities, but small enough to maintain a sense of community and small-town living


General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 17132
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 1332, 15800
  • 1332
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 17132, 0
  • 17132
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 17132, 0
  • 17132
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 91.00, 9
  • 91.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 9, 91
  • 9%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 52, 48
  • 52%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 13.00, 87
  • 13.00%
  • White:
  • 66.00, 34
  • 66.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $4,008 $3,690 $3,412
Out-state $14,178 $13,860 $13,582
Books and supplies $1,656 $1,386 $1,314
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $9,300 $9,022 $8,560
Other (On Campus) $2,900 $2,654 $2,700
Room and board (Off Campus) $9,300 $8,876 $8,560
Other (Off Campus) $2,900 $2,800 $2,700
Other (Off Campus with Family) $2,900 $2,800 $2,700
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $16,208 $15,366 $14,672
Off Campus $16,208 $15,366 $14,672
Off Campus with Family $6,908 $6,490 $6,112
Out-state
On Campus $26,378 $25,536 $24,842
Off Campus $26,378 $25,536 $24,842
Off Campus with Family $17,078 $16,660 $16,282

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 34.00,28.00,17.00,24.00
  • Total grants: 34%
    Federal: 28%
    State/Local: 17%
    Institutional: 24%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 6426,3782,1899,3451
  • Total grants: $15,558
    Federal: $3,782
    State/Local: $1,899
    Institutional: $3,451

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 55


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 16,1027,1868,916
Percent admitted 81%80%82%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Required
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT2,41587%
ACT81930%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading440550
SAT Math460570
ACT Composite1924
ACT English1824
ACT Math1825

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 80.00, 20
  • 80%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 49.00, 51
  • 49%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 35.00, 65
  • 35%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 17.00, 83
  • 17%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 54.00, 46
  • 54%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 59.00, 41
  • 59%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 49.00, 51
  • 49%
  • Male:
  • 61.00, 39
  • 61%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 55.00, 45
  • 55%
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 41.00, 59
  • 41%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 31.00, 69
  • 31%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44%
  • White:
  • 59.00, 41
  • 59%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 61.00, 39
  • 61%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 25.00, 75
  • 25%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMaster
Accounting-2
Business Administration and Management, General48332
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other16-
Category total49934
Grand total49934

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division II (without football) Men Women
Baseball 35 -
Basketball 24 16
Golf 11 8
Soccer 26 27
Softball - 18
Track and Field, Outdoor 74 66
Track and Field, X-Country 27 29
Volleyball - 15

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities1954-04-30-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1975-07-01-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1991-01-01-Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1985-12-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2003-10-03-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2003-10-03-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation1975-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation1970-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation2009-07-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1959-04-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1959-04-01-2006-12-31Resigned