CHICO
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNABRIDGED
The complete experience.
AD M I S S I O NS
FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS P R O F I LE
Fall 2008 data:
•16,450
applicants
•13,301
admits
• 2,777
enrolled
3.23 average GPA
1040 average SAT Reasoning Test combined
score (math and critical reading only)
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ADMISSIONS
ADMISSION PROCESS
The priority filing period is October 1 - November 30, 2008
Required that all applicants take the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT no later
than the December 2008 test date
All admission requirements must be completed prior to the date of
graduation. Summer coursework will not be allowed.
Admitted students will create their Student Portal Account to:
- apply for university-owned housing (April)
- view financial aid offer (April)
- accept offer of admission no later than May 1, 2009
- register for classes and pay fees
Attend Summer Orientation session and register for classes June - July
Final official high school transcript due no later than July 15th, 2009
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ACADEMICS
POPULAR MAJORS
Liberal Studies
Recreation Administration
Business Administration
Biology
Psychology
Communication Design
Engineering
Construction Management
Computer Science
Journalism
Marketing
Interior Design
NEW M A J O R S
IMPACTED MAJORS
Food and Nutrition Communication
Nursing
Jazz Studies
Recording Arts
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COSTS
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
2008-2009 estimated cost of attendance for California
resident undergraduates living on or off campus:
Tuition and Fees
$4,008
Books and Supplies
1,656
Room and Board
9,300
Transportation
950
Miscellaneous
1,950
TOTAL
$17,864
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FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid:
Scholarships:
Apply by completing the FAFSA
Based upon any or all of the following:
Apply between January 1 and March 2
•Scholastic Excellence
(March 2 is a priority date only not a deadline)
•Financial Need
Total aid awarded 07-08: $80,752,060
Average financial aid package for first
time freshmen: $9,237
•Outstanding Achievement
•Educational Objectives
Apply for scholarships October 1, 2008
through December 15, 2008
CSU, Chico’s financial aid (Tile IV) code is 001146
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HOUSING
HOUSING PROCESS
1,900 beds with priority given to
freshmen throughout 6 residence
halls and 1 off-campus apartment
complex
Thematic housing available
Housing is offered by “Priority
Placement according to date
online application is
submitted”
Apply April 2, 2009
Move-in August 17-20
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BEST OF CHICO
Chico is the only university with three
practicing forensic anthropologists
who have consulted in Bosnia, in NYC
after 9/11, for the Thailand Tsunami
and for Hurricane Katrina
Student teams win regional
and national competitions!
With a high job placement
rate, our graduates work at
many of the largest firms in
the country.
More than 220 companies,
school districts, and
organizations came on
campus to recruit students
of all majors in 2007-2008
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BEST OF CHICO
Nearly 2,000 student
volunteers from Community
Action Volunteers in
Education (CAVE) average
60,000+ hours of community
service annually
In the top 10% of NCAA
Division II athletic programs
and had two national
champions in track and field
One of the five largest Music
programs in the United States
with practical learning
opportunities including the
student-run Wild Oak Records
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VISIT CAMPUS
CHICO PREVIEW DAY
Our Premiere Open House
October 25, 2008
CAMPUS TOURS
Offered Monday through Saturday throughout the year
Request a tour online!
www.csuchico.edu/admissions
Or call Office of Admissions ~ 800-542-4426
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Contact Information:
Admissions
Financial Aid
800-542-4426
530-898-6451
University Housing
800-730-4243
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