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Chico, California
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Can You Afford California State University - Chico?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Chico State's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $12,366 & $37,874

Worried about paying the full cost of $37,874 to attend California State University - Chico? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 60.3% off tuition and fees. Also, 66.5% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $8,955. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,628 in aid during their first year.

  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,806
+ Room and board$13,422
+ Other expenses$4,766
Total cost$25,994
Affordability Score (49 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$25,994
- Grants and scholarships$8,955
Net price$17,039
Affordability Score (55 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$25,994
- Grants and scholarships$13,628
Net price$12,366
Affordability Score (68 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$19,686
+ Room and board$13,422
+ Other expenses$4,766
Total cost$37,874
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$37,874
- Grants and scholarships$8,955
Net price$28,919
Affordability Score (23 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$37,874
- Grants and scholarships$13,628
Net price$24,246
Affordability Score (27 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Chico State.

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Projected Costs Between $59,042 and $233,900 For a Four Year Degree. Between $28,042 and $113,245 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend California State University - Chico in 2019 - 2020 was $25,994. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $27,262 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $29,281, for a bachelor degree candidate ($27,919 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $113,054 over the course of four years ($55,181 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $169,374 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.2%. The expected two-year cost is $82,004.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at California State University - Chico
  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*7.8%2.4%
Freshman year$13,670$19,804$27,262
Senior year$14,373$21,351$27,919
Total 2-year net price$28,042$41,156$55,181
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$10,683$15,679$21,022
Total monthly payment$323$474$635
Total amount paid$38,726$56,834$76,203
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*7.8%2.4%
Freshman year$13,670$19,804$27,262
Senior year$15,888$24,816$29,281
Total 4-year net price$59,042$88,991$113,054
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,493$33,902$43,069
Total monthly payment$679$1,024$1,301
Total amount paid$81,534$122,893$156,123

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%3.2%
Freshman year$25,858$31,556$40,352
Senior year$26,703$32,964$41,652
Total 2-year net price$52,561$64,520$82,004
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$20,024$24,580$31,241
Total monthly payment$605$742$944
Total amount paid$72,584$89,099$113,245
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%3.2%
Freshman year$25,858$31,556$40,352
Senior year$28,478$35,969$44,377
Total 4-year net price$108,615$134,923$169,374
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$41,378$51,401$64,525
Total monthly payment$1,250$1,553$1,949
Total amount paid$149,994$186,323$233,900

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending California State University - Chico.

Further Questions to Consider

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