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California State University, Chico, also known as the Chico State or Cal State, Chico, is the second-oldest campus in the California State University System. The university opened on September 3, 1889 with a class of 90 students.
The university offers over 400 undergraduate and graduate academic programs to students. There are more than 60 undergraduate majors in the liberal arts and professional and technical areas. Students are also offered the option of choosing from a variety of minors, certificates, teaching credentials and graduate programs.
In the last decade, Cal State, Chico has consistently ranked among the Best Public Master's Level University in the West. In addition, the athletic department boasts of basketball, soccer, golf, cross-country, and track and field teams for both men and women. The men's baseball and swimming and diving teams, and the women’s rugby team have won national championships for the university.
The school is known for its programs in music, computer science and engineering, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Admission at Cal State Chico is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 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.
In 2007, Cal State Chico had 17,034 students enrolled (15,886 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.csuchico.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 937 | liberal arts and sciences, English, social services, speech and rhetoric, political science, history, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 465 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 270 | parks and recreation studies, health and physical education, exercise science, dietitian |
| Therapy And Counseling | 228 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 167 | computer science, information technology, computer graphics, computer engineering |
| Science | 111 | biology, microbiology, geology, geological and earth sciences, chemistry, physics, botany |
| Engineering | 111 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Design | 107 | design and visual communication |
| Education And Teaching | 107 | early childhood education, education, instructional media design, foreign language teaching, math teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 106 | construction engineering tech |
| Media | 95 | journalism, communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 95 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 79 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Art Studies | 67 | art studies |
| Music | 54 | various music studies, music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | health service and sciences |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama, stagecraft |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Chico in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,900 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 346 | 32 |
In 2007, Cal State Chico had a total enrollment of 17,034 students (15,886 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Cal State Chico offers campus housing for 1,947 of its 15,886 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chico, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,383 | 11,506 | 86% | 2,477 | 22% |
| Men | 5,833 | 4,917 | 84% | 1,128 | 23% |
| Women | 7,550 | 6,589 | 87% | 1,349 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,860 |
| Room and board | $ 9,022 |
| Room charge | $ 5,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,606 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,654 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Chico participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114600)
Cal State Chico has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 226 | 135 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 72 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $115,724 | 4 | $113,535 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $87,924 | 3 | $93,308 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $111,719 | 9 | $102,137 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 148 | $92,971 | 73 | $91,496 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 71 | $71,618 | 56 | $70,696 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $59,671 | 55 | $58,876 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 42 | $55,464 | 24 | $54,859 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 323 | $77,008 | 209 | $73,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 75 | 152 |
| Track | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 43 | 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
Mathematics 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 5% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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