California State University, Chico
Admissions
Interested in attending California State University, Chico?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California State University, Chico, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into California State University, Chico?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal State Chico accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 22,816 people applied and 20,864 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California State University, Chico:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at California State University, Chico, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into California State University, Chico by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cal State Chico considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California State University, Chico?
Grades
Students who recently attended California State University, Chico as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 0.48. 35% of freshmen who attended Cal State Chico were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 75% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Cal State Chico is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California State University, Chico. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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