California State University, Chico Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, California State University, Chico has an overall acceptance rate of 72.3%, with 25,908 applicants and 18,740 admissions. The Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates are both 72.3%, with 10,363 applicants in EA and 15,545 in RD. The transfer acceptance rate stands at 72%, with an average GPA of 3.41. Additionally, the waitlist acceptance rate is slightly higher at 72.73%, with 25,908 offered a spot and 18,838 accepted. SAT scores range from a 25th percentile composite of 913 to a 75th percentile of 1,148.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 25,908
Accepted Applicants: 18,740
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
For the application year 2024, California State University, Chico has an overall acceptance rate of 72.3%, with 25,908 applicants and 18,740 accepted. This rate remained consistent with previous years, as the acceptance rates for both Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) are also recorded at 72.3%. In comparison, the acceptance rate for 2022 was significantly higher at 94.3%, with 21,417 applicants. The data from the two years indicates a notable drop in overall acceptance, emphasizing the increasing competitiveness of CSU, Chico's applicant pool.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
California State University, Chico has a waitlist acceptance rate of 72.73% for the application year 2024, with 18,838 out of 25,908 offered a place on the waitlist accepted. There is no available historical data for the previous years (2023-2020), which limits the ability to analyze trends over time. This high acceptance rate suggests a favorable chance for waitlisted applicants, aligning with a generally positive outlook for those seeking admission through this route.
25908
Offered a Place
18838
Admitted
72.73%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
California State University, Chico has a transfer acceptance rate of 72% for the application year 2024, with 25,908 applicants and 18,654 accepted. This marks an increase from the 66.2% acceptance rate recorded in 2022, when there were 21,417 applicants and 14,183 accepted. Notably, the average GPA of admitted transfer students is 3.41, indicating a competitive yet accessible pathway for transferring students. Historical data for 2021 and 2020 are unavailable, but the upward trend from 2022 suggests a growing openness to transfer students at CSU Chico.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 25,908
Accepted Applicants: 18,654
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.41
SAT
913-1148
Math: 443-570
Reading: 460-598
ACT
18-24
Math: 17-25
English: 16-25
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 43.2% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 35.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Two or More Races/Ethnicities | 5.2% |
| Black/African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 4.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3% |
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