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Cal State Chico is located in Chico, California (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Cal State Chico is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy and liberal arts.
Cal State Chico does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
Cal State Chico has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal State Chico had 15,919 enrolled students in 2005.
The school offers students meal plans. Cal State Chico values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Chico
First and Normal Sts
Chico, CA 95929-0150
General Phone: (530) 898-6116
Admissions Phone: (530) 898-6322
Financial Aid Phone: (530) 898-6451
http://www.csuchico.edu
Cal State Chico awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 940 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, English, history, social services, political science, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 480 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 207 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 201 | parks and recreation studies, health and physical education, exercise science, dietitian |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 140 | computer science, information technology, computer engineering, computer graphics |
| Design | 117 | design and visual communication |
| Education And Teaching | 107 | early childhood education, education, instructional media design, foreign language teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 107 | social work, public administration |
| Engineering Technician | 94 | construction engineering tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 92 | registered nursing |
| Media | 90 | journalism, communication studies |
| Engineering | 85 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Science | 83 | biology, geology, geological and earth sciences, microbiology, chemistry, physics, botany |
| Art Studies | 66 | art studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 62 | agricultural management, agriculture |
| Music | 50 | music, various music studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 37 | health service and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | drama, stagecraft |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Chico in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,724 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 344 | 32 |
In 2005, Cal State Chico had a total enrollment of 15,919 students (14,762 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
Cal State Chico offers campus housing for 1,968 of its 14,762 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chico, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,767 | 8,561 | 73% | 2,234 | 26% |
| Men | 5,004 | 3,553 | 71% | 953 | 27% |
| Women | 6,763 | 5,008 | 74% | 1,281 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (530) 898-6322
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,370 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,540 |
| Room and board | $ 8,312 |
| Room charge | $ 5,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,443 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,710 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Chico participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (530) 898-6451
Cal State Chico has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $99,030 | 13 | $96,770 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $84,300 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $95,079 | 15 | $91,977 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 164 | $83,267 | 65 | $82,378 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $64,265 | 43 | $63,541 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 55 | $50,251 | 45 | $51,043 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $54,077 | 11 | $50,638 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 295 | $71,318 | 164 | $66,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 75 | 166 |
| Track | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 38 | 63 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Foreign Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State Chico Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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