Student Population Overview
California State University-Chico educates a diverse community of 15,709 students, with 14,298 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,411 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
15,709
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
California State University-Chico has a predominantly full-time student body with 80% of students being full-time and 20% being part-time, totaling 15,709 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
80% Full-Time
20% Part-Time
12,613
Full-Time Students
1,910
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
91% Undergraduate
9% Graduate
14,298
Undergraduate
1,411
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at California State University-Chico, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 4,014 students, but also includes 165 students in the Under 18 range, 3,740 students in the 18-19 range, 3,028 students in the 22-24 range, 2,213 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 870 students in the 25+ age group, with 32 in the 20-21 category, 461 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
California State University-Chico has more women than men with 7,791 female students and 6,507 male students enrolled.
Men
6,507
41%
Women
7,791
50%
Geographic Origin
California State University-Chico has 99% (2,116 students) from in-state California, 0% (5 students) from out-of-state, and 1% (13 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
2,134
New students this year
Campus Location
Chico, California
City: Midsize