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CSU Chico

CSU Chico
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA 95929-0722

Official telephone: (530) 898-4636
Website: https://www.csuchico.edu/
CSU Chico
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 530 898-6322
800 542-4426 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 50%
Average SAT I: 545 verbal, 510 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 940 - 1170
Average ACT: 19 English, 22 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 22,542
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 20,528
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 3%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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