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California State University - Chico
#403 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chico, CA
  • 2,286 reviews
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California State University - Chico Admissions

Cal State Chico admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 68%. Students that get into Cal State Chico have an average SAT score between 990-1170 or an average ACT score of 19-25. The regular admissions application deadline for Cal State Chico is November 30.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
68%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
—
Total Applicants
23,305
SAT Range
990-1170
SAT Reading
500-590
SAT Math
490-580
Students Submitting SAT
85%
ACT Range
19-25
ACT English
17-24
ACT Math
18-25
ACT Writing
—
Students Submitting ACT
42%

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Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
November 30
Early Decision Deadline
—
Early Action Deadline
—
Offers Early Decision
No
Offers Early Action
No
Application Fee
$55
Application Website
csumentor.edu/admissionapp/undergrad_apply.asp
Accepts Common App
—
Accepts Coalition App
No

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • High School Rank
    Neither required nor recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
Poll
64%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.80 responses
Poll
66%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.80 responses
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