Admissions Summary
California State University: Chico is not selective with an acceptance rate of 91%. Students that get into California State University: Chico have an SAT score between 930–1190 or an ACT score of 20–28. Regular applications are due December 15.
Visit College WebsiteView Online ApplicationBy the Numbers
These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.
- GPA Range
- 3.75+27%
- 3.50–3.7419%
- 3.25–3.4918%
- 3.00–3.2418%
- 2.50–2.9917%
- 2.00–2.491%
- Below 2.00Not available
- SAT Total Range930–1190
- SAT Math450–580
- SAT Reading480–600
- ACT Composite Range20–28
- Acceptance Rate91% (Not Selective)
- Total Applicants20,116
- Admitted18,324
- Enrolled2,021
Application Requirements
- High School GPARequired
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- College Prep CoursesRequired
- SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
- RecommendationsNeither required nor recommended
Application Deadline
Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.
Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.
Application Process
- Application Fee$70
- Fee Waiver InfoVisit the college website for special instructions on submitting application fee waivers.
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