California State University, Chico is a public university in Chico, California. It was founded in 1887 by the state government to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Chico is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI).
It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programmes across various fields including business, engineering, education, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
The campus is spread across 119 acres in the heart of Northern California, featuring a blend of historic and modern buildings surrounded by ecological parks.
The university's library, the Meriam Library, has several special collections of Native American and Californian history. In addition to this, the university also has numerous clubs, organisations, and extracurricular activities.
Students frequently participate in volunteer work and service-learning projects that benefit the local community.
The university has implemented numerous green initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices. These efforts have earned Chico State recognition as a leader in sustainability within the higher education sector.
