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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$19,774 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,472 tuition
$11,138 on campus room & board
$1,746 books
$1,418 fees

$30,934 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$16,632 tuition
$11,138 on campus room & board
$1,746 books
$1,418 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,437 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
63% of students receive aid
38% get federal aid ($5,364 avg)
36% get state aid ($2,458 avg)
36% get institn'l aid ($4,437 avg)
43% get loans ($5,081 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 20.4% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 8.55% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$8,436,773
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $9,200 49%
Federal Grant Aid $5,364 38%
Pell Grants $4,489 37%
Other Federal Grants $941 37%
Institution Grant Aid $4,437 36%
State Grant Aid $2,458 36%
Student Loans $5,081 43%
Federal Loans $4,702 42%
Other Loans $10,137 2%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
- Y R R R
$12,000 Y N N
-
$5,500 N Y
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does California State University-Chico offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
First and Normal Sts
Chico, CA 95929-0150
(530) 898-6116
http://www.csuchico.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State -
Out of State $372

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Selina from Dublin, CA
  • Apr-08-2013 I am a current student here

    Chico is definitely one of the cheaper California State Universities yet the experience and education is one of the best out there.

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  • 3
  • Lillian from Chico, CA
  • Apr-04-2013 I am a current student here

    There are a few good cheap eats in Chico, like all of the taco trucks if you dig mexican food or an awesome salad from plutos for 6$. The best part is the happy hour, many of the restaurants have happy hour including a food happy hour menu and all of the more expensive restaurants become a lot more affordable!

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  • 5
  • Sarah from Chico, CA
  • Apr-04-2013 I am a past student here

    The CSU system are rising in tuition but for the educational value and the community that Chico has to offer there is nothing better. The surrounding housing is cheap as well as the night life.

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