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California State University - Chico
#403 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chico, CA
  • 2,239 reviews
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California State University - Chico Cost

Net Price

Net Price
$13,645/ year
National
$15,523
Net Price Calculator
secure.csumentor.edu/FinAid/pais
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $9,378/ year
  • $30-48k
    $10,723/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,054/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,178/ year
  • $110k+
    $21,873/ year

Net price is the average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Sticker Price

In-State Tuition
$7,348/ year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,228/ year
Average Housing Cost
$7,732/ year
Average Meal Plan Cost
$3,520/ year
Books & Supplies
$1,854/ year
Tuition Guarantee Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Loans

Students Taking Out Loans
52%
Average Loan Amount
$5,469/ year
National
$6,768
Student Loan Options from Lenders
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  • No application, origination or disbursement fees

Financial Aid

Any Financial Aid
77%
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,216/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Aid
  • Federal Grant Aid
    46%
  • State Grant Aid
    56%
  • Institution Grant Aid
    42%
  • Pell Grant
    46%
Average Aid Awarded
  • Federal Grant Aid
    $5,021
  • State Grant Aid
    $2,683
  • Institution Grant Aid
    $5,365
  • Pell Grant Amount
    $4,842
Poll
Which statement best describes your financial aid experience at this school?
Based on 242 responses
  • It went smoothly, and I received the financial aid I needed.
    42%
  • The process was a hassle, but I received the financial aid I needed.
    22%
  • It was an absolute headache, and it took multiple attempts to receive any aid.
    7%
  • It is an ongoing process that I am still dealing with.
    16%
  • I did not apply for financial aid.
    13%
Financial Aid Website
csuchico.edu/fa

Overall Value

Value
A-
Based on average net price, earnings potential, student and alumni reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
75%
of students feel like they are getting their money's worth out of their program.84 responses
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
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