Academics
Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.
Admissions
We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
Cost and Aid
A Chico State education is more affordable than almost any other four-year college. And our students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the country—so you can focus on your future, not loan repayment plans.
Student Life
When you’re a Wildcat, you’ll get so much more from your time here than simply a degree. You’re going to learn about yourself, your community, and the things that inspire you to step forward. Student life at Chico State is all about being active and engaged—building skills and memories you’ll carry with you well after graduation.
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300+ programs. Endless possibilities.

Academics

Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications. And expert faculty eager to show how classroom lessons come to life. At Chico State, you’ll find more than options. You’ll find endless opportunities.

Majors and Programs

Undergraduate Programs

You’ve heard it before: you can be anything you want. Chico State is a place where you can bring that goal to life. Our 120+ major options, including eight online, open access to boundless career opportunities. And with many majors boasting a 100 percent job-placement rate, your future is closer than ever.

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Ahead of the Class

Top Public Schools - Regional Universities

Chico State has been top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report for decades. In 2024, the publication also counted us among the region’s 10 best colleges for veterans.

2024 Master’s University Rankings

When Washington Monthly surveyed the 600+ master’s degree-granting institutions in the country, Chico State rose to the top 1 percent for the third year in a row.

Best California Colleges Online, 2024

Chico’s in-person experience is hard to beat. Yet our online programs can take you just as far. Forbes placed us third among all online programs in the state.

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Graduate Programs

Take your education even farther in one of our 46 master’s program options. Choose from focuses in business, science, engineering, the humanities, and more. And with just 1,100 graduate students on campus, you’ll get the kind of personal attention from your professors other programs can’t deliver.

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Daring to Build New Knowledge

Chico State faculty urge their students to make a difference in the world around them—and their professional research does just that. Ongoing projects seek ways to curb homelessness, maintain water resilience in rural California, and study the effects of AI on children, to name just a few.

Student-Faculty Research Collaborative

Academic Calendars

Class Dates and Holidays

Registration Dates

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On the Road

Studying abroad will change your life. Global experiences improve your language skills, expose you to different cultures, and provide an eye-opening perspective. Choose from over 200 programs in 40 countries, often at the same or lower cost than what you pay to attend Chico State.

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