Paying for California State University-Chico

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,064 1.15%	$19,944 0.46%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,498 0.98%	$19,002 0.49%

The 2024 tuition & fees of California State University-Chico (Chico State) are $8,064 for California residents and $19,944 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2019 at Chico State.

60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,953. It could cover 44.89% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,077 for California residents and $30,957 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Chico State's 4-year tuition is $32,759 for California residents and $80,277 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $120,843 for California residents and $168,361 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at California State University-Chico is $8,064 for California residents and $19,944 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.15% for California residents and increased by 0.46% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Chico State is $8,157 for California residents and $20,036 for out-of-state students, a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Chico State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,972	$19,852	$17,546
2023-2024	$8,064	$19,944	$18,914
Change % 2023-2024	1.15%	0.46%	7.80%
2024-2025	$8,157	$20,036	$20,389

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,498 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,002. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Chico State is $9,591 for California residents and $19,094 for out-of-state students , a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Chico State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,406	$18,910	$17,546
2023-2024	$9,498	$19,002	$18,914
Change % 2023-2024	0.98%	0.49%	7.80%
2024-2025	$9,591	$19,094	$20,389

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Chico State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is -$1 for California residents and $396 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is -$1 for California residents and $396 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$0	$396
	2023-2024	-$1	$396
	2024-2025	-	$396
Graduate	2022-2023	-	$396
	2023-2024	-	$396
	2024-2025	-	$396

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,914 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.80% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.41% compared to the previous year.

The Chico State's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,030 for state residents and $39,910 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,064 for state residents and $36,944 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Chico State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,064
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,944
Room & Board	$16,020	$11,280
Personal Expenses	$2,894	$4,668
Books & Supplies	$1,052
COA (In-State)	$28,030	$25,064
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,910	$36,944

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Chico State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Chico State is $32,759 for California residents and $80,277 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at California State University-Chico have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Chico State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,114	$8,164	$8,215	$8,266	$32,759
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,994	$20,044	$20,094	$20,145	$80,277
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,164	$8,215	$8,266	$8,317	$32,962
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,044	$20,094	$20,145	$20,195	$80,479
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,215	$8,266	$8,317	$8,369	$33,167
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,094	$20,145	$20,195	$20,246	$80,680
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,266	$8,317	$8,369	$8,421	$33,372
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,145	$20,195	$20,246	$20,297	$80,883
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,317	$8,369	$8,421	$8,473	$33,579
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,195	$20,246	$20,297	$20,348	$81,085

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $120,843 for California residents and $168,361 for out-of-state students.

Chico State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,866	$29,738	$30,669	$31,639	$120,843
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,746	$41,617	$42,526	$43,472	$168,361
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,738	$30,646	$31,616	$32,625	$124,557
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,617	$42,526	$43,472	$44,459	$172,074
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,646	$31,593	$32,602	$33,653	$128,430
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,526	$43,472	$44,459	$45,487	$175,943
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,593	$32,581	$33,631	$34,725	$132,466
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,472	$44,459	$45,487	$46,558	$179,976
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,581	$33,610	$34,703	$35,842	$136,673
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$44,459	$45,487	$46,558	$47,675	$184,179

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $85,031 for California residents and $132,549 for out-of-state students.

Chico State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,913	$20,785	$21,716	$22,686	$85,031
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,793	$32,664	$33,573	$34,519	$132,549
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,785	$21,693	$22,663	$23,672	$88,745
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,664	$33,573	$34,519	$35,506	$136,262
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,693	$22,640	$23,649	$24,700	$92,618
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,573	$34,519	$35,506	$36,534	$140,131
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,640	$23,628	$24,678	$25,772	$96,654
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,519	$35,506	$36,534	$37,605	$144,164
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,628	$24,657	$25,750	$26,889	$100,861
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,506	$36,534	$37,605	$38,722	$148,367

	In-State	Out-of-State
California State University-Chico	$8,064	$19,944
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024