First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | August 31, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | December 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csuchico.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-Chico course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 119 | 1 credit |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…8 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 119 | 1 credit |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 English Composition (1A): ENGL 130W | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 English Composition (1A) and Humanities (3B): ENGL 130W | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral…6 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (4), U.S. History (US-1): HIST 130 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…3 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 105 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): ECON 102 |
Show all 45 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 119 | 1 credit |
| Calculus AB | 5 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 120 | 1 credit |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…8 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 119 | 1 credit |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…8 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 121 | 1 credit |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 English Composition (1A): ENGL 130W | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 English Composition (1A) and Humanities (3B): ENGL 130W | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral…6 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (4), U.S. History (US-1): HIST 130 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…3 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 105 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): ECON 102 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): ECON 103 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral…3 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): HIST 102 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) | |
| European History | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4): GEOG 102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities (3B): SPAN 102 , SPAN 201 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) or U.S…3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) or U.S. Constitution (US-2 only) 6 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…6 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): CSCI 101 | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 Arts (3A) or Humanities (3B): ARTH 110 , ARTH 120 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 --- | 2 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 --- | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 --- | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 --- | |
| Biology (includes lab) | 3 | 8 Biological Science (5B and 5C): BIOL 161 and…8 Biological Science (5B and 5C): BIOL 161 and BIOL 162 , or BIOL 102 / SCED 102 | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 3 --- | |
| Calculus AB Subscore on BC Exam | 3 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 119 | 1 credit |
| Calculus AB Subscore on BC Exam | 5 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 120 | 1 credit |
| Chemistry (includes lab) | 3 | 8 Physical Science (5A and 5C): CHEM 107 | |
| Chemistry (includes lab) | 4 | 8 Physical Science (5A and 5C): CHEM 111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B) | 2 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) | |
| Computer Science A (A only) | 3 | 3 CSCI 111 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A and B | 3 | 6 CSCI 111 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 --- | |
| Environmental Science (includes lab) | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C) | 4 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities (3B): FREN 102 , FREN 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities (3B): GERM 102 , GERM 201 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities (3B): ITAL 102 , ITAL 201 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities (3B): JAPN 102 , JAPN 201 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B) | 2 credits |
| Physics 1 (includes lab) | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C): PHYS 202A | 5 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based (includes lab) | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C) | |
| Physics 2 (includes lab) | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C): PHYS 202B | 5 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based (includes lab) | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C): PHYS 204B | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 Physical Science (5A and 5C): PHYS 204A | 5 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative…4 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2): MATH 119 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 --- | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 --- | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 Humanities (3B): Spanish major/minor elective…6 Humanities (3B): Spanish major/minor elective credit (3 units only) |
Source: catalog.csuchico.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 460 |
| Psychology | 259 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 198 |
| Sociology | 164 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 118 |
| Public Health | 113 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 105 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 94 |
Show the other 59 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 92 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 89 |
| Animal Sciences | 79 |
| Computer Science | 73 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 68 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 67 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 66 |
| Social Work | 66 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 64 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 64 |
| English Language and Literature | 57 |
| Social Sciences | 56 |
| Information Technology | 56 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 48 |
| Civil Engineering | 47 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 47 |
| Political Science and Government | 46 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 41 |
| Agriculture | 38 |
| History | 36 |
| Art/Art Studies | 35 |
| Environmental Science | 35 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 31 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 31 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 29 |
| Journalism | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 |
| Music | 25 |
| Mathematics | 24 |
| Engineering, Other | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| Health Services Administration | 17 |
| Radio and Television | 16 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Microbiology | 14 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 8 |
| Musical Theatre | 8 |
| Physics | 7 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| Public Administration | 6 |
| Geography | 6 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
7% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chico, CA
208,334 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Redding Regional (RDD)
Nearest hub airport
Sacramento International (SMF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20
Elevation
200 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
36°F
July high
95°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
99 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,190 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- California State University-Sacramento84 mi
- Pacific Union College86 mi
- Sonoma State University106 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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