Chico, CA · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| California State University-Chico | CA Average | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition | $8,472 | $16,639 | $18,082 |
| vs. average | — | -49% | -53% |
| College | Type | Undergraduates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Public | 41 | $7,000 |
Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $64,172 |
| Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time) | 63% |
| Median debt among graduates who borrowed | $16,552 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell grants | 43% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and over | 17% |
| First-generation students | 47% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.
In-state tuition at California State University-Chico is $8,472 and out-of-state tuition is $21,072, according to College Scorecard data.
The acceptance rate at California State University-Chico is 93%.
With an acceptance rate of 93%, California State University-Chico is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.
College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for California State University-Chico. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.
California State University-Chico enrolls about 13,631 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 23:1.
In-state tuition at California State University-Chico is $8,472, which is 49% below the CA average of $16,639.
Median earnings ten years after enrolling at California State University-Chico are $64,172 a year, according to College Scorecard.
The median debt among California State University-Chico graduates who borrowed is $16,552, according to College Scorecard.