C A L I F O R N I A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

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CHICO

AD M I S S I O NS FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS P R

O F I LEFall 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

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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

ACADEMICS POPULAR MAJORS

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Liberal Studies Recreation Administration

Business Administration Biology

Psychology Communication Design

Engineering Construction Management

Computer Science Journalism

Marketing Interior Design

I M P A C T E D M A J O R S Nursing

Recording Arts

N E W M A J O R S Food and Nutrition Communication

Jazz Studies

COSTS

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE

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Tuition and Fees $4,008

Books and Supplies 1,656

Room and Board 9,300

Transportation 950

Miscellaneous 1,950

TOTAL $17,864

2008-2009 estimated cost of attendance for California resident undergraduates living on or off campus:

FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID &

SCHOLARSHIPS

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CSU, Chico’s financial aid (Tile IV) code is 001146

Scholarships:

Based upon any or all of the following:

•Scholastic Excellence

•Financial Need

•Outstanding Achievement

•Educational Objectives

Apply for scholarships October 1, 2008 through December 15, 2008

Financial Aid:

Apply by completing the FAFSA

Apply between January 1 and March 2 (March 2 is a priority date only not a deadline)

Total aid awarded 07-08: $80,752,060

Average financial aid package for first time freshmen: $9,237

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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

HOUSING

HOUSING PROCESS

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BEST OF CHICO

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

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

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BEST OF CHICO

One of the five largest Music programs in the United States with practical learning opportunities including the student-run Wild Oak Records

In the top 10% of NCAA Division II athletic programs and had two national champions in track and field

Nearly 2,000 student volunteers from Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) average 60,000+ hours of community service annually

VISIT CAMPUS

C A M P U S T O U R SOffered 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!

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Admissions Financial Aid University Housing 800-542-4426 530-898-6451 800-730-4243

Contact Information:

CHICO PREVIEW DAY

Our Premiere Open House

October 25, 2008