About Animal Science Bs in California State University, Chico
The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science prepares students for diverse careers involving all aspects of food animal agriculture. Careers in food animal production, support industries such as animal health and nutrition companies, and pre-professional preparation for graduate or professional school studies are all possible directions for students obtaining this degree.
Students interested in food animal pre-veterinary medicine should pursue this degree. The degree emphasizes science-based study of food animal production, including nutrition, health, reproduction, anatomy/physiology, genetics, and meat science.
In addition, management level courses in several food animal species are offered. Students get hands-on learning about food animals such as sheep, beef and dairy cattle, and pigs at the University Farm.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- PTE : 44
California State University, Chico Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total Number of Full- Time Faculty |
989 |
| Total Student Enrollment (Fall 2019) |
17,019 |
| International Student % |
2.7% |
| Student-teacher ratio |
23:1 |
| Acceptance Rate |
65% |
| Application Fees |
70 USD |
| Test Scores Accepted |
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT |
California State University, Chico Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| California Resident Tuition |
$5,742 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,970 |
| Other Fees |
$2,064 |
| Room and Board |
$13,422 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,796 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$25,994 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$17,622 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,970 |
| Other Fees |
$2,064 |
| Room and Board |
$13,422 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,796 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$37,874 |
