California State University-Chico

Name: California State University-Chico Common Data Set 2021-22
Creator: California State University-Chico
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2021-22

The 2021-22 Common Data Set for California State University-Chico — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Mar 3, 2022. Subscribe via RSS.

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Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Applications

19,990

Admitted

17,056

Enrolled

2,021

SAT Composite

985-1180

SAT Math

490-585

SAT Reading

480-605

ACT Composite

18-24

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$64,172

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

63%

6-year completion

Average net price

$14,480

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$16,552

federal loans only

Nonpayment

13%

FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report327numbers from this report.

General Information

2 TABLES

Address Information

WWW Home Page Address:http://www.csuchico.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):530

Admissions Phone Number:898-6322

Admissions Email Address:info@csuchico.edu

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 graduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total graduate students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	1015

B1 overall enrollment

Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Total full-time students	6083	7531	Not reported	Not reported
Total part-time students	824	983	Not reported	Not reported
Grand total all students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	15421

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	1	Not reported	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	790	5351	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	55	417	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	777	6184	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	9	66	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	107	824	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	5	44	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	113	739	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	61	509	Not reported
Total	1929	14406	Not reported

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	312
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	1250	346	Not reported	2665
Did not persist	0	0	Not reported	0
Final cohort	1250	346	Not reported	2665
Completed in less than four years	280	120	Not reported	881
Completed in less than five years	338	93	Not reported	680
Completed in less than six years	94	23	Not reported	172
Total completers	712	236	Not reported	1733
Six-year graduation rate	57%	68.2%	Not reported	65.0%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	1340	340	Not reported	2907
Did not persist	0	0	Not reported	0
Final cohort	1340	340	Not reported	2907
Completed in less than four years	292	122	Not reported	856
Completed in less than five years	395	91	Not reported	827
Completed in less than six years	119	21	Not reported	215
Total completers	806	234	Not reported	1898
Six-year graduation rate	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	81%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	8418	11572	Not reported	19,990
Admitted	6837	10219	Not reported	17,056
Enrolled	835	1039	Not reported	2,021
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	1039	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	26	26	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled2,020

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled2,021

Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled2,020

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units15

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies2

History1

Computer Science1

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	—	—	—	Yes
Class rank	—	—	—	Yes
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	—	—	—	Yes
Recommendations	—	—	—	Yes
Interview	—	—	—	Yes
Extracurricular activities	—	—	—	Yes
Talent or ability	—	—	—	Yes
Character and personal qualities	—	—	—	Yes
First generation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Alumni relation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Geographical residence	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
State residency	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Religious affiliation or commitment	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Volunteer work	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Work experience	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Level of applicant interest	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	6	108
ACT	2	33

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	985	Not reported	1180
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	480	Not reported	605
SAT math	490	Not reported	585
ACT composite	18	Not reported	24
ACT math	16	Not reported	23
ACT English	17	Not reported	23
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8001.9

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69928.0

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59940.2

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49928.0

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991.9

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100

SAT Math: 700-8001.9

SAT Math: 600-69918.7

SAT Math: 500-59952.3

SAT Math: 400-49922.4

SAT Math: 300-3994.7

SAT Math: 200-2990

SAT Math: Total100

SAT Composite: 1400-16001.9

SAT Composite: 1200-139919.6

SAT Composite: 1000-119951.4

SAT Composite: 800-99923.4

SAT Composite: 600-7993.7

SAT Composite: 400-5990

SAT Composite: Total100

ACT Composite: 30-369.4

ACT Composite: 24-2925

ACT Composite: 18-2340.6

ACT Composite: 12-1721.9

ACT Composite: 6-113.1

ACT Composite: Below 60

ACT Composite: Total100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class35

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class76

Percent in top half of high school graduating class100

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417.8

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4921.4

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2420.4

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9918.8

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Admission Policies

Application closing date (fall): Month12

Application closing date (fall): Day15

Priority Date: Month10

Priority Date: Day1

Yes, on a rolling basis:X

Must reply by (date)X

Date: Month5

Date: Day1

Amount of housing deposit:300

Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year - only for first time freshmen

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	3499	4878	Not reported	8377
Admitted	1736	2667	Not reported	4403
Enrolled	620	831	Not reported	1451

Other fields

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes

If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of Some

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of Some

InterviewRequired of Some

Standardized test scoresRequired of Some

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Grade point average will be determined by the applicant pool.

Fall Closing Date: Month1

Spring Closing Date: Month1

Fall Rolling AdmissionX

Spring Rolling AdmissionX

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day15

Spring Closing Date: Day31

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Cross-registrationX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

English as a Second Language (ESL)X

Exchange student program (domestic)X

External degree programX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Weekend collegeX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

Computer literacyX

English (including composition)X

HistoryX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)1%

Percent of males who join fraternities8%

Percent of females who join sororities8%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing60%

Percent who live off campus or commute40%

Percent of students age 25 and older1%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)1%

Percent of males who join fraternities7%

Percent of females who join sororities7%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing2%

Percent who live off campus or commute98%

Percent of students age 25 and older14%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students21

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22

Activities Offered

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Coed residence hallsX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[https://www.csuchico.edu/fa/cost/price-calculator.shtml](https://www.csuchico.edu/fa/cost/price-calculator.shtml)

If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X

All Institutions Expenses

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	2872	2872
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1184	1184	1184
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	604	1328	692
Other expenses	1632	2038	2036

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

Out-of-state:$396

Financial Aid

9 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	204	675	29
Average institutional non-need grant	2171	2189	1345
Athletic grant recipients	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Average athletic grant	3800	3190	0

Reporting Year

Academic Year2021-2022 estimated

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM)X

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$32,673,856

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$26,115,057

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0

Total Scholarships/Grants$82,310,441

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$29,791,770

Federal Work-Study$1,373,494

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$31,165,264

Parent Loans$1,638,172

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$375,656

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0

Total Scholarships/Grants$1,313,392

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,559,267

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$6,559,267

Parent Loans$1,571,570

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.953

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSAX

Aid Available

College/university loans from institutional fundsX

Federal Pell GrantsX

State scholarships/grantsX

Private scholarshipsX

College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX

Institutional Aid

LeadershipX

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:________________________________________________ Chico State CDS, 2021-22 Page 28 of 39

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

1 TABLE

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	354	132
10-19 students	354	132
20-29 students	638	459
30-39 students	822	294
40-49 students	541	81
50-99 students	354	22
100+ students	163	7
Total	54	0

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