What to Know About Tuition & Fees
See how the tuition and fees at Chico State match up to other universities and colleges and learn what you can do to properly get prepared for potential price increases.
Tuition & Fees Analysis
The next table outlines how Chico State measures up to other schools nationally, regionally and by state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Above Average | Above Average | Above Average |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Below Average | Average | Average |
Discounted Tuition Available for In-State Students
Chico State fees and tuition is dramatically lowered for students from California. For in-state students, tuition and fees is set at $7,806 for the 2019 - 2020 year, 60.3% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $5,742 and fees $2,064.
Chico State out-of-state students paid $19,686 in tuition and fees in 2019 - 2020. $2,064 was charged for fees, and $17,622 was tuition.
View the table below to see 2019 - 2020 academic year costs.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,622 | $2,064 | $19,686 |
| In-State | $5,742 | $2,064 | $7,806 |
See Chico State cost per credit hour here.
Are Tuition & Fees Increasing or Decreasing?
California State University - Chico tuition and fees for out-of-state students grew at a standard yearly rate of 0.1% within the last 5 years. In the same time period, tuition grew by 0.0% and fees grew by 1.3%. Due to this, we estimate the cost of tuition and fees this year will total $19,708.
For a two-year degree, we estimate tuition and fees will be $39,437 and for a four year degree to be $78,961. This does not cover additional charges for example room and board, books, and transportation.
See what future tuition and fees will be for Chico State students including residency based discounts in the below chart.
Mainly due to inflation as well as other variables, the price of college is likely to grow every year. For this reason your final year of college could be much more expensive than your initial year.
Find some answers to the most frequently asked finance questions on college.
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