#5 in the nation for lowest student debt
We're proud to be one of the best colleges in the country for social mobility and for the way our high-quality, high-value education changes the trajectory of students' lives. In fact, Chico State is No. 1 in California and No. 5 in the nation for graduates with the lowest student debt amounts—so you can focus less on finances and more on your future.
Anyone who needs help paying for college expenses should apply for financial aid. There is no charge to apply. In 2021–22, nearly $131 million in aid was distributed to more than 11,324 Chico State students, or 77% of our total student population.
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