Established in 1887, California State University, Chico is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chico (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University, Chico (CSU Chico) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. California State University, Chico (CSU Chico) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 133 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSU Chico also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
