What division is Chico State?

Chico State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the PacWest.

What GPA do you need for Chico State?

The average GPA at Chico State is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Chico State?

Chico State has an enrollment of approximately 13,631 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Chico State?

Chico State has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Chico State?

To get recruited at Chico State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Chico State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Chico State

Chico, CAD-IIPacWest

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

13,631

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

63%

Graduation

82%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Chico State is a NCAA Division II program in the PacWest, located in Chico, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Chico State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

63%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

23:1

Retention

82%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$50,493

Coaching Staff258 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Chico State Athletics

Chico State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Chico, CA, competing in the PacWest. With an enrollment of 13,631 students, Chico State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Chico State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Chico State is 3.3. The school maintains a 63% graduation rate.

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