5% of the students at California State University-Chico are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $26,122 | $38,002 |
| Tuition | $7,864 | $19,744 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,184 | $1,184 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,236 | $2,236 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 77% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 46% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 42% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 52% |
The University Honors Program at California State University-Chico offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
California State University-Chico's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to California State University-Chico was 3.21.
In 2020, 90% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 480 | 490 |
| 75th Percentile | 580 | 590 |
In 2020, 24% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 18 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 24 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General |