About Chico State

Chico State was founded in 1887 and is located in Chico, Calif., just 90
miles north of Sacramento.

Chico State is one of the oldest post-secondary institutions in California. Chico State currently serves over 17,000 students.

The wildcat is the Chico State mascot. Cardinal and white are the school's colors.

Chico State has seven colleges and six schools, including:

• College of Agriculture
• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
  School of Social Work
  
• College of Business
• College of Communication and Education
  School of Communication
  School of Education
  
• College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
• College of Humanities and Fine Arts
  School of the Arts
  
• College of Natural Sciences
  School of Nursing
  
• School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Encouraging students and faculty to grow and learn, Chico State follows the motto: “Today Decides Tomorrow.”

Follow the links below to learn more about Chico State.

• Admissions
• Athletics
• Bookstore
• Library
• Registration
• Catalog
• Class Schedule

Information compiled by Emily Hopkins