verified Government-Verified Education Data

California State University-Chico

Chico, California · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,493

Acceptance Rate

94%

Graduation Rate

64%

Annual Tuition

$8,064

At a Glance

groups

Total Students

13,057

trending_up

Retention Rate

84%

supervisor_account

Faculty Ratio

20

volunteer_activism

Financial Aid

33%

credit_card

Median Debt

$16,552

apartment

Campus Setting

City

shield

Institution Type

Public

calendar_month

Founded

N/A

insights

Institution Overview

California State University-Chico is a public university with an acceptance rate of 93.7%. The university enrolls 13,057 students. The average in-state tuition is $8,064. The university's retention rate is 83.7%, and its graduation rate is 63.9%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $42,772. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $50,493, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $64,172. The median debt for students is $16,552, and 33.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 31% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, alumni from California State University-Chico earn $42,772. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $50,493, and after ten years, earnings reach $64,172. The median debt for graduates is $16,552.

The university has a high acceptance rate of 93.7% and a graduation rate of 63.9%. The retention rate is 83.7%. The in-state tuition is $8,064, and 33.1% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Compare Similar Institutions

CUNY Hunter College

Earnings $50,414
Tuition $7,382
Acceptance 54%
Compare

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Earnings $50,389
Tuition $14,944
Acceptance 59%
Compare

Illinois State University

Earnings $50,599
Tuition $16,021
Acceptance 89%
Compare

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Earnings $50,382
Tuition $6,627
Acceptance 100%
Compare

Campus Location

location_on

Chico, California

Chico, CA 95929-0150

California State University-Chico is located in Chico, California. The campus is in a city setting.

map
explore City Setting

Frequently Asked Questions

California State University-Chico has an acceptance rate of 94%.