Chico, United States
California State University, Chico (Chico State)
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California State University, Chico (Chico State)
California State University, Chico, known as Chico State, is a public university in Chico in northern California. It is one of the oldest campuses in the CSU system and teaches agriculture, engineering, business, communication design, nursing and the sciences.
Chico is a small city surrounded by farmland and foothills, and the campus sits beside Bidwell Park at its centre. Study here is residential in character and costs less than the coastal campuses; international students apply through Cal State Apply.
Published information source: www.csuchico.edu (opens in a new tab)
University at a glance
- Institution type
- Public
- City
- Chico
- Founded
- 1887
- Indicative tuition
- USD 17,106 to 19,770 (as of August 2025)
- Intakes
- January, September
- Tests accepted
- IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
- Courses listed
- 300
Figures are indicative. Dates are shown where supplied. Confirm current fees, requirements and deadlines with the institution before you budget or apply.