California State University-Chico Acceptance Rate
Chico, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,263
- Admitted
- 20,864
- Yield
- 10.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Chico's acceptance rate has risen from 71% in 2014–15 to 93.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 21,495 to 22,263 (+4%) over that period.
Its 93.7% rate makes California State University-Chico more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
California State University-Chico has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 21,495 | 15,252 | 71% | 2,945 |
| 2015–16 | 22,760 | 14,441 | 63.4% | 2,699 |
| 2016–17 | 23,591 | 15,393 | 65.2% | 2,762 |
| 2017–18 | 23,305 | 15,796 | 67.8% | 2,805 |
| 2018–19 | 23,964 | 15,639 | 65.3% | 2,725 |
| 2019–20 | 25,908 | 18,740 | 72.3% | 2,561 |
| 2020–21 | 19,999 | 18,034 | 90.2% | 2,316 |
| 2021–22 | 19,990 | 17,086 | 85.5% | 1,929 |
| 2022–23 | 21,417 | 20,347 | 95% | 2,020 |
| 2023–24 | 22,263 | 20,864 | 93.7% | 2,171 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,829 | 12,085 | 94.2% |
| Men | 9,434 | 8,779 | 93.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-Chico's acceptance rate?
California State University-Chico's acceptance rate is 93.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (20,864 admitted of 22,263 applicants).
Is California State University-Chico test optional?
California State University-Chico is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Chico?
California State University-Chico received 22,263 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 20,864.
Is California State University-Chico getting harder to get into?
California State University-Chico has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71% in 2014–15 to 93.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csuchico.edu/.