California State University, Chico (Chico State)

Founded over 130 years ago as a training center for teachers, California State University at Chico has grown to become a comprehensive university with excellent undergraduate academics and one of the finest public graduate schools in the west.

CSU Chico’s most popular majors are Business Administration, Elementary Education and Psychology, but the school offers more than 150 undergraduate programs of study.

Additionally, the university’s graduate school has over 25 master’s degree programs available, including unique concentrations like Recreation Management and Hydrology.

With an enrollment that typically exceeds 15,000, Cal State Chico’s campus is a bustling community. Student life at CSU Chico provides access to more than 220 clubs and organizations, as well as several opportunities for civic engagement. For example, Community Action Volunteers in Education creates chances for students at the university to volunteer locally.

Federal programs are CSU Chico’s main source of financial aid, but the university also funds several scholarships. The criteria for these awards vary, but may include academic, athletic or artistic achievement, as well as need.

Some awards require separate application, while others, like the CSU Chico President’s Scholarship, are given automatically to students who meet the academic requirements.

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