California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico
Former names
Northern Branch State Normal School of California (1887–1921)
Chico State Teachers College (1921–1935)
Chico State College (1935–1972)
Motto"Today Decides Tomorrow"[1]
TypePublic university
Established1887; 137 years ago (1887)
Parent institution
California State University
AccreditationWSCUC
Endowment$86.7 million (2022-23)
(millions)[2]
Budget$247.1 million (2023-24)[3]
PresidentStephen Perez
ProvostLeslie Cornick
Academic staff
860 (Fall 2023)[4]
Administrative staff
1,048 (Fall 2023)[4]
Students13,999 (Fall 2023)[4]
Undergraduates12,866 (Fall 2023)[4]
Postgraduates1,133 (Fall 2023)[4]
Location
Chico
,
California
,
United States

39°43′48″N 121°50′51″W / 39.73000°N 121.84750°W / 39.73000; -121.84750
CampusMidsize city[5][6], Central Campus: 119 acres (48 ha)
Total: 3,249 acres (1,315 ha)
NewspaperThe Orion
ColorsChico red, cornerstone gray, black, and white[7]
       
NicknameWildcats[8]
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – CCAA
MascotWillie the Wildcat
Websitewww.csuchico.edu

California State University, Chico (Chico State[7]) is a public university in Chico, California. It was founded in 1887 as one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Some closed but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century and state universities in the late 20th century. [9] It is the second oldest campus in the California State University system. As of the fall 2020 semester, the university had a total enrollment of 16,630 students. The university offers 126 bachelor's degree programs, 35 master's degree programs, and four types of teaching credentials. Chico is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI).

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