by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University-Chico, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Chico amounted to $8,472 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $21,072. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,388 in-state and $2,388 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| Total | $8,472 | $21,072 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would California State University-Chico cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how California State University-Chico prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-Chico lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the California State University-Chico Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at California State University-Chico has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Chico State has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $22,341 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,686. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.22%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $21,540.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,686 | $21,540 |
| In 2 Years | $8,905 | $22,018 |
| In 3 Years | $9,130 | $22,507 |
| In 4 Years | $9,360 | $23,007 |
| In 5 Years | $9,596 | $23,518 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $89,072, or about $36,081 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at California State University-Chico, go to the California State University-Chico Financial Aid page.
