About Physics Bs in California State University, Chico
The Department of Physics offers the Bachelor of Science in Physics with the choice of two options.
The option in professional physics. This option is designed to prepare students for graduate study or for professional careers in government, industry, and technical fields such as optics, electronics, data science, or materials science.
The option in general physics. Students intending to teach high-school physics should choose this option. It provides a streamlined path through the California teacher accreditation process and gives students a broad science-teaching foundation.
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 |
