California State University, Chico (popularly called "Chico State")


  • California State University, Chico (popularly called "Chico State")
  • Founded: 1887.
  • Number of total students 17,132
  • Students come from 42 nations, 42 states, and 2 U.S. territories.
  • 95.7% of the total student population comes from California: 34.37% from CSU, Chico's service area; 24.68% from the rest of Northern California; 23.9% from Central California; 12.73% from Southern California. 4.32% are out-of-state or international students
  • Student/Faculty ratio: 22 to 1
  • Average Undergraduate Class Size: 28
  • Campus Acreage: Main campus 119 acres; University Farm 800 acres; Ecological Reserves 2,330 acres
  • Total General Fund Budget, including revenue: $177,022,451
  • Location: 90 miles north of Sacramento; 174 miles northeast of San Francisco
  • Service Counties: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba
  • School Mascot: Wildcat
  • School Colors: Cardinal and White
  • Alumni/ae: 105,000
  • Full-time Equivalent students 15,963 (FTE: total number of course hours enrolled in during a particular semester, divided by 15 for undergraduates; divided by 12 for graduate students)
  • Freshmen 4,323 (2,765 first-time; 1,558 transfer or continuing) (25%)
  • Sophomores 2,443 (14%)
  • Juniors 3,687 (22%)
  • Seniors 5,239 (31%)
  • Post baccalaureate Students 1,440 (8%)
  • CSU, Chico Average (undergraduate and graduate) 23
  • Undergraduate Average 22
  • All students are members of the Associated Students of CSU, Chico, a multi-million dollar corporation managed by students
  • The AS is responsible for the Student Government, the Student Bookstore, Campus Information Services,
  • English Language; 6.0 UG & 6.5 PG
    Application Fee; 55$
    Under Graduate Courses

    Agricultural Business

    Computer Science (Math/Science)

    Computer Science (Systems)

    International Relations

    Agriculture (Agricultural Science and Education

    Computer Science (General Computer Science)

    Concrete Industry Management

    Journalism (News Editorial)

    Agriculture (Animal Science)

    Computer Science (Computer Graphics Programming)

    Construction Management

    Journalism (Public Relations)

    Agriculture (Crops, Horticulture, and Land Resource Management)

    Computer Information Systems

    Criminal Justice

    Kinesiology (Movement Studies): Adapted Physical Activity Pattern

    Anthropology

    Computer Engineering

    Economics (Economics)

    Kinesiology (Movement Studies): Coaching and Administration Pattern

    Applied Computer Graphics (Production)

    Communication Studies (Organizational Communication)

    Economics (Environmental Economics)

    Linguistics

    Applied Computer Graphics (Technical)

    Communication Studies (Communication and Public Affairs)

    Economics (International Economics)

    Manufacturing Technology

    Art (Art Education)

    Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Electrical/Electronic Engineering

    Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)

    Art (Art History)

    Communication Design (Media Arts)

    Environmental Science (Applied Ecology)

    Mathematics (General)

    Art (Art Studio BFA)

    Communication Design (Mass Communication Design)

    Environmental Science (Atmospheric Science)

    Mathematics (Mathematics Education)

    Art (Electronic Arts BFA): Computer Animation Studio Pattern

    Communication Design (Graphic Design)

    Environmental Science (Earth Resource Science)

    Mathematics (Statistics)

    Art (Electronic Arts BFA): Intermediate Studio Pattern

    Civil Engineering

    Environmental Science (Environmental Chemistry)

    Mechanical Engineering

    Art (Electronic Arts BFA): Multimedia Studio Pattern

    Child Development

    Environmental Science (Hydrologic Science)

    Mechatronics Engineering

    Art (Interior Design BFA)

    Chemistry (Professional Chemistry)

    Geography (Human Geography and Planning)

    Microbiology (Clinical Laboratory Science)

    Art (Interior Design)

    Chemistry (Pre-Credential Single Subject)

    Geosciences (Physical Science Education)

    Microbiology (General Microbiology)

    Biochemistry

    Chemistry (Biochemistry)

    Geosciences (Science Education)

    Multicultural & Gender Studies (Women's Studies)

    Biological Sciences (Cellular and Molecular Biology)

    Business Information Systems (Supply Chain Management Systems)

    Health Science (Environmental Health)

    Multicultural and Gender Studies (General Multicultural and Gender Studies)

    Biological Sciences (Ecological, Evolutionary and Organismal Biology)

    Business Information Systems (Management Information Systems)

    Health Science (Gerontology)

    Musical Theatre

    Biological Sciences (General Biology)

    Business Information Systems (Accounting Information Systems)

    Health Science (Health Education)

    Nursing (Advanced Placement for LVN to BSN)

    Biological Sciences (Plant Biology)

    Business Administration (Marketing)

    Health Science (Health Services Administration)

    Nursing (General Nursing)

    Business Administration (Accounting): Corporate Financial Mgmt Pattern

    Business Administration (Management): Organizational Management Pattern

    History (General History)

    Nutrition and Food Sciences (Food and Nutrition Communication)

    Business Administration (Accounting): Professional Accounting Pattern

    Business Administration (Management): Operations Management Pattern

    History (Pre-Credential Social Sciences in History)

    Nutrition and Food Sciences (Foodservice Administration)

    Business Administration (Finance): Financial Management Pattern

    Business Administration (Management): Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Pattern

    Humanities

    Nutrition and Food Sciences (General Dietetics)

    Business Administration (Finance): Financial Services Pattern

    Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

    Instructional Design and Technology

    Philosophy (General Philosophy)

    Philosophy (Pre Graduate School)

    Physics (General Physics)

    Political Science (General Political Science)

    Pre-Nursing (UNDG)

    Psychology

    Public Administration

    Recreation Administration (Community/Commercial Recreation): Commercial Recreation Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Community/Commercial Recreation): Community/Programming Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Parks & Natural Resources Management): Environmental Interpretation/Education Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Parks & Natural Resources Management): Human Dimensions Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Parks & Natural Resources Management): Outdoor Leadership Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Parks & Natural Resources Management): Parks & Facilities Management Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Resort & Lodging Management)

    Recreation Administration (Special Events and Tourism): Special Event Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Special Events and Tourism): Tourism Pattern

    Recreation Administration (Therapeutic Recreation)

    Social Science (Breadth Pattern)

    Social Science (Depth Pattern)

    Social Work

    Theatre Arts

    POSTGRADUATE

    Accountancy

    Geography (Rural and Town Planning)

    Public Administration (General Public Administration)

    Nutritional Science (General Nutritional Science) 

    Anthropology

    Geosciences

    Public Administration (Health Administration)

    Nutritional Science (Nutritional Education)

    Anthropology (Museum Studies)

    History

    Public Administration (Local Government Management)

    Political Science

    Art

    Instructional Design and Technology

    Recreation Administration

    Psychology

    Biological Sciences

    Interdisciplinary Studies

    Social Science (Social Science Education)

    Psychology (Applied Psychology)

    Botany

    Interdisciplinary Studies (Mathematics Education K-8)

    Social Science (Social Science General)

    Psychology (Psychological Science)

    Business Administration

    Interdisciplinary Studies (Mathematics Education)

    Social Work

    Education (Special Education) 

    Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Interdisciplinary Studies (Science Teaching)

    Teaching International Languages 

    Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Engineering)

    Communication Studies

    Interdisciplinary Studies (Simulation Science/Computer Simulation) 

    Education (Curriculum & Instruction)

    Electrical and Computer Engineering (Electronic Engineering)

    Computer Science

    Kinesiology

    Education (Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners)

    English

    Creative Writing

    Kinesiology (Athletic Training)

    Nursing

    Environmental Science

    Education (Reading/Language Arts)

    Mathematics Education 

    Music 

    Geography

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