About Sociology BA in California State University, Chico
Sociology is the study of group life. As a social science, it combines scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of topics such as gender, crime, family patterns, race and ethnicity, wealth and inequality, and the environment.
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a liberal arts major for students planning careers in areas such as social research, social welfare, business, public administration, and education. It provides a useful background for those planning further education in the social sciences, social work, public administration, law, or business.
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 |