California State University-Chico

www.csuchico.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2021 Average Net Price

$13,749

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.22%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.5%

19,990 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

15,702

86.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.4%

1,742 Graduates

About

California State University-Chico is a higher education institution located in Butte County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Chico were General Business Administration & Management (661 degrees awarded), General Psychology (335 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (230 degrees).

In 2021, 4,627 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Chico. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,115 degrees), 1.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,486 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Chico is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Chico is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,749.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Chico received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California State University-Chico was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-Chico is $−17,442 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Chico (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,749

2021 Value

14.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California State University-Chico had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,749. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California State University-Chico grew by 14.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Chico (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,407

Room and Board

$1,148

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Chico was of $12,407 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.85% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,148. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Chico (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at California State University-Chico received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.13% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Chico (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.22%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Chico was 2.22%, which represents 80 out of the 3601 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-Chico received 19,990 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.045% annual growth. Out of those 19,990 applicants, 17,086 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.5% acceptance rate.

There were 15,702 students enrolled at California State University-Chico in 2021. 90% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State University-Chico has an overall enrollment yield of 11.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

17,086

Accepted Out of 19,990

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Chico was 85.5% (17,086 admissions from 19,990 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.045%, while admissions declined by −5.26%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Chico (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

90%

Submission Percentage (2020)

2,075

Scores Submitted (2020)

90% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-Chico in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-Chico had a total enrollment of 15,702 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Chico is 13,619 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,083. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at California State University-Chico are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Chico, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.3% White, 35.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.69% Asian, 5.21% Two or More Races, 2.73% Black or African American, 0.471% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California State University-Chico in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.6%) and White Male (20.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.3%) and White Male (16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Chico in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,702 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Chico is 13,619 and the part-time enrollment is 2,083. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at California State University-Chico are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Chico (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Chico was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State University-Chico had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Chico (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,803 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,580 enrolled students
Asian
894 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Chico is 43.3% White, 35.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.69% Asian, 5.21% Two or More Races, 2.73% Black or African American, 0.471% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 613 students (3.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 671 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Chico. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Chico is white (2,115 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1486 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Chico is General Business Administration & Management (661 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (335 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (230 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Chico, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (237 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (325 degrees), and Social Sciences (457 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Chico are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (404,519 people), Other managers (302,637 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,196 people), Social workers, all other (203,078 people), and Postsecondary teachers (145,999 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Chico in 2021 are Agriculture (237 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (325 degrees), Social Sciences (457 degrees), History (69 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (194 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Chico are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at California State University-Chico are Agriculture (237 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (325 degrees), Social Sciences (457 degrees), History (69 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (194 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Chico are Elementary & secondary schools (533,126 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,394 people), Legal services (319,197 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,610 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (232,831 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Chico.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
661 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
335 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
230 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Chico was General Business Administration & Management with 661 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Chico according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,978

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,649

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,978 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Chico, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,649).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Chico by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 427 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Chico in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 256 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 272 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Chico in General Psychology, which is 2.89 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from California State University-Chico completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California State University-Chico is Female and White (75.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.22% of graduates (91 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,486 degrees awarded
Asian
240 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Chico is white (2,115 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1486 degrees).

6.2% of degree recipients (287 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,174 degrees awarded
White Male
941 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
915 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Chico is white female (1,174 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (941 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Chico has an endowment valued at nearly $90M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.6M (12.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, California State University-Chico had a total salary expenditure of 364M. California State University-Chico employs 164 Professors, 124 Assistant professors and 118 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-Chico are Male Professor (100), Female Associate professor (65), and Female Professor (64).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Chico are: Office and Administrative Support, with 174 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 172 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 128 employees.

Endowment

$90M

2021 Endowment

43%

growth from 2020

California State University-Chico has an endowment valued at about $90M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Chico grew 43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Chico (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$115M

2021 Salaries

7.57%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California State University-Chico paid a median of $115M in salaries, which represents 31.6% of their overall expenditure ($364M) and a 7.57% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$45.8M

Instructional Salaries

516

Number of Employees

In 2021, California State University-Chico paid a total of $45.8M to 516 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

164 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

174 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-Chico were Professor with 164 employees, Assistant professor with 124 employees, and Associate professor with 118 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Chico were Office and Administrative Support with 174 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 172 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 128 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-Chico was Male Professor with 100 employees, Female Associate professor with 65 employees, and Female Professor with 64 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-Chico.