Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, Chico · Cost & aid
Chico, CA · City · Public · Master's university · the Wildcats · Website ↗
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$39,910
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$28,030
In-state
on campus
$15,187
Average net price
upper half for affordability in Division II
$377k
Athletic aid, women's
$2,433 per roster spot
$425k
Athletic aid, men's
$2,311 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $39,910 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$377,127
- Per roster spot$2,433 across 155 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$425,356
- Per roster spot$2,311 across 184 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$11k / $10k
- Tuition & fees$8,064 in-state · $19,944 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division II schools; every list California State University, Chico is on.
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