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California State University, Chico (also known as CSU Chico or Chico State), is the second oldest campus in the 23-campus California State University system. It is located in Chico, California, about 90 miles north of Sacramento. As of the Fall 2016 semester, the university had a total enrollment of 17,557 students. The university offers 126 types of bachelor's degrees, 35 types of master's degrees, and four types of teaching credentials.
California State University, Chico’s tradition of academic excellence goes back more than 130 years. Our unique combination of scholarly pursuits, civic engagement, and a very real connection to the Chico community earns it national and international accolades.
The University has been rated a top-10 regional public university in the West by U.S. News and World Report since 1998, when the rankings began. Washington Monthly highlighted the University for "helping non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices."
The Chico Normal School opened its doors to 90 students in 1889. As the college grew, its name changed to reflect that growth. In 1972, we became California State University, Chico. The University, commonly called "Chico State," now offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and options.
Chico State was founded in 1887, making it the second oldest CSU campus in the state. The average undergraduate class size is 30 students, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Our students come from 43 nations, 34 states, and 1 US territory.
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