California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico has been building a reputation for high-quality, high-value education for more than 130 years. Better known as Chico State, we are a Hispanic-Serving Institution that offers more than 100 degrees in undergraduate and graduate studies.

CSU Chico is unique among the CSU system for its high graduation rates and beautiful campus, as well as its dedicated faculty and friendly community who offer a personal touch that really makes students feel at home.

Why California State University, Chico

• Location: Just a few hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a thriving arts, music, and events scene in a community with one of the lowest costs of living in the state. The campus is located right next to charming downtown Chico with dining, retail, and farmers markets that create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Student organizations: California State University, Chico has over 240 student organizations including competitive sports clubs, Associated Students programs, general organizations, housing programs, Greek Life and other University programs. Keep connected with campus and fellow Wildcats by getting involved and find your place and people on campus!
• Athletics: There are 13 Division II men's and women's athletic teams, with an all-weather track, putting green, jogging trails, two gyms, a soccer stadium, softball fields, Nettleton Stadium (for baseball), tennis courts, basketball courts, weight room, and other facilities.
• Housing: The University provides 2,260 living spaces in six on-campus residence halls and one off-campus apartment complex (University Village).
• Meriam Library: The University's library is a four-story building housing close to a million print volumes with complete Wi-Fi coverage on all floors. It also contains computer labs, private study rooms, and high-tech collaborative learning spaces. Through the Library ReSEARCH Station, users can access more than 100 electronic databases leading to full-text articles in over 41,000 journals and get help with their research online using Ask A Librarian.
• Laboratories: Agriculture, Anthropology, Archeology, Art, Biology, Bio-Psychology, Chemistry, Child Development, Computer Science, Consumer Science, Counseling Psychology, Dietetics/Food Nutrition, Engineering, Exercise Physiology, Foreign Language, Kinesiology, Geosciences, Manufacturing, Physics, Physical Anthropology, Psychology, and Agriculture and Biology greenhouses are among the many labs on campus.
• Career-focused programs: CSU Chico has many programs with 100% job success, such as Business Information Systems, Concrete Industry Management, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Accounting. The Department of Business Information Systems houses one of five SAP University Competency Centers in the world.
• Low cost: The total cost of attendance is among the lowest in California. This is because of Chico's low cost of living, which is approximately half that of San Francisco or Los Angeles. The amount of financial support required for the I-20 is as follows: Undergraduate - $32,380, Graduate - $31,430, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) - $36,290. US News & World Report, Money Magazine and Forbes all agree that CSU, Chico is a top pick among US public schools for educational quality and value.