Compare California State University - Chico’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review California State University - Chico’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Chico State compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Good	B-	523 of 1,472
Region (Far Western US)	Best	A+	26 of 604
State (California)	Best	A-	17 of 90

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	72.3%	B+	932 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,090	C-	668 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1160	C-	668 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	24 : 1	F	3,424 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	55.8%	B-	1,403 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,368	B+	600 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$6,957	D+	1,680 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	85.0%	A-	492 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	67.4%	B+	702 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	A	147 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$43,000	A-	579 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	-$1,465	C+	825 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$55,000	A-	541 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	-$1,465	C+	825 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	5.1%	B-	1,093 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Good	B+	904 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A	524 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Low	D+	2,287 of 3,452

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