Chico State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,864

Cost of attendance at California State University-Chico in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,744

Cost of attendance at California State University-Chico in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at California State University-Chico was $13,749. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Chico State

Chico State net price calculator

$13,749

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Chico State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,749	$2,360 (15%)	$9,295	$10,320	$14,098	$18,339	$21,364
2021	$16,109	$1,266 (9%)	$11,754	$13,040	$16,738	$20,708	$24,220
2020	$14,843	$687 (5%)	$10,260	$11,576	$16,116	$19,444	$23,039
2019	$14,156	$29	$9,967	$11,280	$15,420	$19,385	$22,795
2018	$14,185	$540 (4%)	$10,096	$11,638	$15,830	$19,940	$22,389
2017	$13,645	$62	$9,378	$10,723	$15,054	$19,178	$21,873
2016	$13,583	$1,802 (15%)	$8,735	$10,216	$14,797	$19,510	$21,206
2015	$11,781	$1,055 (8%)	$8,691	$10,221	$14,625	$19,750	$21,371
2014	$12,836	--	$9,956	$11,944	$16,525	$21,520	$22,604

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of California State University-Chico's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,984	$1,060 (5%)	$7,864	$14,936	$1,184
2021	$22,924	$2,864 (11%)	$7,864	$13,912	$1,148
2020	$25,788	$1,324 (5%)	$7,806	$16,012	$1,970
2019	$24,464	$894 (4%)	$7,608	$14,938	$1,918
2018	$23,570	$900 (4%)	$7,348	$14,368	$1,854
2017	$22,670	$412 (2%)	$7,040	$13,838	$1,792
2016	$22,258	$90	$7,022	$13,472	$1,764
2015	$22,168	$52	$7,002	$13,420	$1,746
2014	$22,116	$1,270 (5%)	$6,972	$13,434	$1,710
2013	$23,386	--	$6,890	$14,830	$1,666

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Chico State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,323 dormitories available to its students at $8,609 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Chico State is $957 per month.
Does Chico State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Chico State for one academic year is $3,881, which works out to $431 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Chico State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,184.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Chico State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,236

If living off-campus, with family: $3,366

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,728
How much is Chico State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $70 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Chico State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

California State University-Chico offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at California State University-Chico for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,881	$8,609	N/A	0	2,323
2021	$3,696	$8,201	N/A	12	2,323
2020	$3,520	$7,780	N/A	0	2,323
2019	$3,520	$7,810	N/A	0	2,231
2018	$3,520	$7,732	N/A	0	2,345
2017	$3,520	$7,657	N/A	0	2,261
2016	$3,520	$7,657	N/A	0	2,221

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by California State University-Chico during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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