


California State University, Chico

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
36.01
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
18.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
19.6
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
79.48
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
57.57
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
90.47
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
57.57
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
57.57
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
79.48
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
19.6
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
18.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
36.01

Why you should attend?
Chico provides a comprehensive success-oriented program for student veterans by creating an atmosphere that far exceeds the basic need for educational benefits. Our Student Veteran Organization (SVO) was founded in 1967 by veterans of the Vietnam Conflict and is one of 20 founding chapters of the Student Veterans of America. SVO is the key stakeholder of VEST (Veteran Educational Support Team), that consists of 12 service professionals on campus that collaborate with agencies in the community to promote a successful transition for our student veterans. We created a Student Veteran Center on our campus in 2010 that is exclusively for student veterans to enjoy their unique culture in a safe environment. The campus celebrates several times each year with public events to promote this culture.
Top Degrees

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

A program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, diversity training, construction documentation, scheduling, resource and cost control, bid strategies, rework prevention, construction insurance and bonding, accident management and investigation, applicable law and regulations, and communication skills.

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $5,800 | $5,800 |
Fees | $2,065 | $6,300 |
Room | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Board | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Books | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Totals | $19,365 | $23,600 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $7,080 | $7,080 |
Fees | $2,065 | $6,300 |
Room | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Board | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Books | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- ACT or SAT test scores required for admission
- ACT or SAT test score requirements waived for military students and veterans
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- In-state tuition without residency requirements for military personnel
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Formal policy in place regarding business conduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placing military and/or veteran students
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
- Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes