California

California State University, Chico

California
#1628 / #468
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#454
Most Desirable School
University in California, United States

California State University, Chico Featured Rankings

About California State University, Chico

According to Wikipedia, California State University, Chico, or commonly, Chico State, is a public university in Chico, California. Founded in 1887 by John Bidwell, it is the second oldest campus in the California State University system. As of the fall 2020 semester, the university had a total enrollment of 16,630 students. The university offers 126 bachelor's degree programs, 35 master's degree programs, and four types of teaching credentials. Chico is a Hispanic-serving institution .

California State University, Chico's Online Degrees

BA in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 17 courses
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Religious Studies
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Social Science
Degree Concentrations
  • Multidisciplinary Studies Option
  • Specialization Studies Option
  • Required Credits: 36-42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 70
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Sociology
  • Required Credits: 40
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Career and Life Planning Certificate
  • Required Credits: 3 courses
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Nursing
Degree Concentrations
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nursing Leadership
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

California State University, Chico Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
21,41795%64%

How Much Does California State University, Chico Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$5,742$2,230

How Much Do California State University, Chico Graduates Make?

If you graduate from California State University, Chico, then you can expect to earn an average of $55,400 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

California State University, Chico's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
17,04915,6551,394

Where is California State University, Chico?

California State University, Chico is located at First and Normal Sts, Chico CA 95929-0150

How Safe is California State University, Chico?

Chico has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is California State University, Chico Known For?

California State University, Chico is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

California State University, Chico's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Anthropology
#574
World Rank
#594
Historical Rank
#186
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Sociology
#782
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#797
Historical Rank
#210
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Nursing
#561
World Rank
#563
Historical Rank
#215
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Engineering
#1885
World Rank
#1904
Historical Rank
#311
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Criminal Justice
#568
World Rank
#572
Historical Rank
#322
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Economics
#2023
World Rank
#2031
Historical Rank
#345
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Mathematics
#1403
World Rank
#1355
Historical Rank
#347
USA Rank
math Degrees
Computer Science
#1676
World Rank
#1684
Historical Rank
#369
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Biology
#1501
World Rank
#1526
Historical Rank
#370
USA Rank
biology Degrees
History
#1210
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#1224
Historical Rank
#426
USA Rank
history Degrees
Communications
#1632
World Rank
#1588
Historical Rank
#441
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1928
World Rank
#1941
Historical Rank
#469
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Physics
#2209
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#2240
Historical Rank
#494
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Political Science
#2338
World Rank
#2350
Historical Rank
#558
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Education
#2563
World Rank
#2572
Historical Rank
#584
USA Rank
education Degrees
Psychology
#1739
World Rank
#1753
Historical Rank
#670
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Literature
#2463
World Rank
#1534
Historical Rank
#814
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Medical
#3198
World Rank
#3201
Historical Rank
#911
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Religious Studies
#4506
World Rank
#4519
Historical Rank
#949
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Chemistry
#4181
World Rank
#4188
Historical Rank
#975
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#3288
World Rank
#3329
Historical Rank
#989
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Social Work
#2408
World Rank
#2408
Historical Rank
#995
USA Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are California State University, Chico's Most Influential Alumni?

California State University, Chico's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology. Here are some of California State University, Chico's most famous alumni:

Raymond Carver
Raymond Carver
An American author and poet .
Ed Rollins
Ed Rollins
An American political consultant.
Michael Messner
An American sociologist.
Len Jessup
An American academic administrator.
Suzette Haden Elgin
An American linguist and writer .
Carolyn S. Shoemaker
Carolyn S. Shoemaker
An American astronomer, researcher and university teacher.
Joseph Hilbe
An American statistician .
Kevin Ford
Kevin Ford
A Mathematician.
Don Young
An American politician .
Bill Wattenburg
Bill Wattenburg
An American engineer, inventor, author and radio personality .
Bob Mulholland
An American politician.
Candice Renee Price
An American mathematician.

Who Are California State University, Chico's Most Influential Faculty?

Troy Jollimore
An American philosopher.
Molly Goodenbour
Molly Goodenbour
An American basketball player-coach.