Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

At the heart of the tree-filled college town of Chico, California, Chico State is a nationally recognized public university and a 20-time US News & World Report Top Public School in the West.

'Cats in the Wild

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Bri Sieders ('22)

One of just 40 of 600 applicants, Bri Siders was selected to Super Bowl LVI. The recreation, hospitality and parks management major put her years of coursework and co-curricular involvement into real-world application.

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Jaime Lopez ('22)

After completing a master’s degree in biological sciences, first-generation college student Jaime Lopez's California Sea Grant Fellowship is taking his next step toward working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Erika Muniz ('22)

After completing a degree in computer animation and game development, Erika Muniz works for Halon Entertainment where she uses her skills in 3-D modeling and photogrammetry to create authentic gaming experiences for women and people of color. 


Dare to Pursue Your Passion

Confident, capable, and connected, Chico State Wildcats graduate ready to do and dare in their careers. In addition to a 100% job-placement rate for many programs, alums report an average starting salary of over $55,000 within 6 months of graduation! 

#1 lowest student debt in California for 2022

TOP 8% FOR RETURNS ON INVESTMENT AMONG 2,000 U.S. COLLEGES. PAYSCALE.COM

TOP 2% AMONG U.S. COLLEGES ON THE SOCIAL MOBILITY INDEX COLLEGENET.COM

Contact Undergraduate Admissions: Call us Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., to talk directly to an admissions expert. Or use live chat during our open hours. No automated voice messages—we promise!

530-898-6322, info@csuchico.edu.

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