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CSU Chico

CSU Chico
400 W. First St
Chico, CA 95929-0722

Official telephone: (530) 898-4636
Website: https://www.csuchico.edu/
CSU Chico
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 15
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT required, 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
  • recommendations not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.39
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 50%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 990 - 1293
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 28
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 2%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 23,611
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 21,623
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 4%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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