Chico, CA Colleges
Chico
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 86,187 at the 2010 census, up from 59,954 at the time of the 2000 census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both Chico State University and Bidwell Park, one of the country's 25 largest municipal parks and the 13th largest municipally-owned park.
Other cities in close proximity to the Chico Metropolitan Area (population 212,000) include Paradise and Oroville, while local towns and villages (unincorporated areas) include Durham, Cohasset, Dayton, Hamilton City, Nord, and Forest Ranch. The Chico Metropolitan Area is the 14th largest metropolitan statistical area in California.
The official city nickname is "City of Roses," according to the Seal of the City of Chico, California. Chico has been designated as a Tree City USA for 26 years by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Schools in and around Chico, CA
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California State University-Chico
Four or more years; Public; 16,917 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Butte College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 12,841 students; $5,184 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Cambridge Junior College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 176 students |
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Yuba College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 8,943 students; $5,700 average out-state tuition; $780 average in-state tuition |
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Feather River Community College District
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,950 students; $5,700 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 61 students; $8,800 average out-state tuition; $8,800 average in-state tuition |
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Simpson University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,142 students; $20,400 average out-state tuition; $20,400 average in-state tuition |
Chico, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Chico
- Business Administration and Management
- Psychology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Design and Visual Communications
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Social Work
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Journalism
- English Language and Literature
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Social Science
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Civil Engineering
