Chico State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California State University-Chico Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Chico State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California State University-Chico (Chico State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Chico State's acceptance rate is 92.72% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 23,322 students applied and 21,623 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Chico State.

To apply to Chico State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Chico State's acceptance rate places 60th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
Chico State's yield rate is 10.16%, which is significantly lower by 19.27 percentage points (approximately 65.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Chico State at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Chico State's acceptance rate is 92.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.16%. 9,501 men and 13,821 women applied to Chico State and 8,756 men and 12,867 women students were accepted.

Among them, 904 men and 1,293 women were enrolled in Chico State. You can explore the Chico State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Chico State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	23,322	9,501	13,821	0	0
Admitted	21,623	8,756	12,867	0	0
Enrolled	2,197	904	1,293	0	0
Acceptance Rate	92.72%	92.16%	93.10%	-	-
Yield	10.16%	10.32%	10.05%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California State University-Chico 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 2,197 first-year students enrolled in Chico State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.91% and part-time students is 2.09%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.15% and women students is 58.85%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Chico State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Chico State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,197	904	1,293
Full-time	2,151	887	1,264
Part-time	46	17	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Chico State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California State University-Chico.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Chico State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Chico State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.csuchico.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Chico State?

Chico State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 92.72%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Chico State?

Chico State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Chico State require essays or personal statements?

Chico State does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Chico State admission?

Chico State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Chico State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Chico State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Chico State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Chico State?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Chico State are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.