Chico is a city in California and it is the county seat of Butte county. Its population is 117,668. There are 3 colleges near Chico, California - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 20 miles from Chico. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 26,266 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,449 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico In Chico |
Public four-years |
$21,072 ($8,472) | $20,076 ($9,996) | 15,257 | 23 to 1 |
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program In Chico |
Public less than 2-years |
$7,000 | Not Offered | 41 | 9 to 1 |
| Butte College 11.7 miles from Chico |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,276 ($1,356) | Not Offered | 10,968 | 21 to 1 |
