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Be Part of the Breakthroughs
Award-winning faculty work side by side with students on projects like researching innovative cancer treatments, designing robotics, developing sustainable farming practices, and identifying solutions to homelessness.
Become a Leader in Your Field
Wildcats take what they learn in the classroom and compete on the national stage, outperforming their peers and taking top honors in competitions in debate, sales, cybersecurity, Model United Nations, and more.
77%
of students receive financial aid
Top 8%
for return on investment among 2,000 U.S. colleges (PayScale.com)
100%
job-placement rate for many majors
A True College Town
Our campus is located right next to charming downtown Chico with dining, retail, and farmers markets that create a welcoming atmosphere.
Heart of Northern California
Just a few hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll find a thriving arts, music, and events scene in a community with one of the lowest costs of living in the state.
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No Commute Necessary
Named one of the greenest schools in the nation in The Princeton Review’s "Guide to Green Colleges," most Wildcats live, learn, and work within walking or biking distance of campus.
Naturally Beautiful
Home to Bidwell Park’s 3,670-acres of hiking, biking, and walking trails, Chico offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities.
We Are a Wildcat Family
Our culture of caring runs deep, and you will be supported in ways that allow you to thrive in and outside the classroom.
Student life at Chico State means being active and engaged with each other, our campus, and the community.
By the Numbers
Chico State Quick Facts
History and Traditions
We’ve been around a while—founded in 1887, we’re the second oldest California State University campus and sixth oldest public college in the state.
History and Traditions
Work Here
We are looking for outstanding candidates committed to student success who reflect the diverse & intersectional identities of our Wildcats.