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California State University, Chico

· Public University

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Public University
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California State University, Chico: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    California State University, Chico is a public university in the United States that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, and teaching-credential study. It suits students who want a large set of degree options at a public campus with established teacher-training roots.

  2. What you can study

    Students can study across bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD/doctorate levels, with examples including Accounting, Accounting and Data Science, Actuarial Science, Acting, African American Studies, and Advanced Language and Literacy Science. The university also offers teaching credentials and a broad overall catalogue that includes 126 bachelor’s degree programs, 35 master’s degree programs, and four types of teaching credentials.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on its website. Confirm the documents needed, any English-language requirement, application deadlines, and whether your chosen programme has extra requirements before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current international tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in Chico will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current estimates separately before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official university website for your programme. Before applying, check visa timing, tuition payment steps, housing options, health insurance, and whether your programme needs any extra documents or tests.

  6. How it compares

    In the United States, this university sits within a very large higher-education system with 2,515 universities listed nationally. Its main distinction is being public and offering study from bachelor’s level through doctorate level, plus teaching credentials, which makes it more versatile than a narrow specialist institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about California State University, Chico

What type of university is California State University, Chico?

It is a public university.

What degree levels does it offer?

It offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and PhD/doctorate study.

How many programme areas are listed?

16 programme areas are listed.

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 2,515 universities listed in the United States.

Overview

California State University, Chico is a public university in Chico, California, United States. It was founded in 1887 as one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Some closed but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century and state universities in the late 20th century. It is the second oldest campus in the California State University system. As of the fall 2020 semester, the university had a total enrollment of 16,630 students. The university offers 126 bachelor's degree programs, 35 master's degree programs, and four types of teaching credentials. Chico is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Programs at California State University, Chico

6 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Agribusiness

Agricultural Business

California State University, Chico

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture

Agricultural Science

California State University, Chico

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Animal Science

Animal Science

California State University, Chico

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Agriculture

Agricultural Education

California State University, Chico

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Online
Master's Degree Anthropology

Anthropology

California State University, Chico

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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