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California State University – Chico: athletic scholarships, costs and sports

California State University – Chico is a public four-year university in Chico, California that competes in NCAA D2. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.

Basics

Athletic associationNCAA D2
TypePublic · four-year university
LocationChico, California
ConferenceCalifornia Collegiate Athletic Association

Sports and number of athletes

Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).

SportMenWomen
Soccer4030
Cross country2826
Baseball44—
Basketball1512
Softball—23
Golf1210
Volleyball—19

International players on the rosters

Aggregate figures from the most recent rosters we have, counting only players with a listed country of origin. We do not publish names.

TeamPlayers with country listedInternationalMost frequent countries
Men's basketball150—
Women's soccer251Australia (1)
Men's soccer260—

Athletic scholarships

California State University – Chico reported athletic aid averaging USD 2,312 per male athlete and USD 2,433 per female athlete. Keep in mind that in most sports the scholarship is split among several athletes, so offers vary a lot from player to player. Never assume a full scholarship.

Cost and admission

Estimated yearly cost (out of state)USD 38,883
Yearly cost (in-state residents)USD 26,283
Admission rate93%
Undergraduate students13,631
Graduation rate63%
International graduates1.8%

Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (www.csuchico.edu).

Guides

How to contact the coaches at California State University – Chico

Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.

Frequently asked questions

Does California State University – Chico give athletic scholarships?

According to official data, it reported athletic aid. The amount depends on each sport and each player, so ask the coach.

What division does California State University – Chico compete in?

It competes in NCAA D2.

How much does California State University – Chico cost for an international student?

The estimated yearly cost is USD 38,883 before scholarships (the out-of-state cost, which is what an international student pays). Confirm it on the university's official site.

Which sports does California State University – Chico have on Smartrecruit?

Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball.

Does California State University – Chico have international players?

On the rosters where we have complete data, 1 of 66 players with a listed country are international. Rosters change every season.

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Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.