Chico, CA · Public university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $7,972 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,852 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,212 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,210 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,766 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,578 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $9,188 less than the sticker price — about 37% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (45), Baseball (44), Soccer (40), Cross Country (28), Basketball (15), Golf (12) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (35), Soccer (30), Cross Country (26), Softball (23), Volleyball (19), Basketball (12), Golf (10) |
| Softball conference | CCAA |
| Head softball coach | Angel Shamblin |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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