Colleges Near Chico

Colleges and universities near me in the Chico, California area

There 22 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 208,221 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 86,187, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chico. Driving time to these schools from Chico should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of California Davis in Davis which is ranked #92 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California Davis enrolling 39,679 students. In terms of affordability, Butte College in Oroville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Chico.
Chico, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

22 results

California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

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#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

2 miles from Chico

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Butte College
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Oroville, CA

Butte College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,362enrollment
  • $9,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Chico

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Yuba College
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Marysville, CA
 

Yuba College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,401enrollment
  • $5,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Chico

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Feather River Community College District
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Quincy, CA
 

Feather River Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,383enrollment
  • $10,853net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Chico

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
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Redding, CA
 

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

Private 4 Year

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  • 33enrollment
  • $11,387net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Chico

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Shasta College
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Redding, CA
 

Shasta College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,363enrollment
  • $8,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Chico

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Simpson University
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Redding, CA
 

Simpson University

Private 4 Year

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  • 874enrollment
  • $25,251net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1185SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

65 miles from Chico

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William Jessup University
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Rocklin, CA
 

William Jessup University

Private 4 Year

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#25 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,624enrollment
  • $27,591net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

70 miles from Chico

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Sierra College
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Rocklin, CA
 

Sierra College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 15,766enrollment
  • $6,270net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Chico

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Woodland Community College
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Woodland, CA
 

Woodland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,441enrollment
  • $6,687net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Chico

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Lassen Community College
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Susanville, CA
 

Lassen Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,694enrollment
  • $11,348net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Chico

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American River College
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Sacramento, CA

American River College

Public 2 Year

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  • 27,422enrollment
  • $7,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Chico

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Epic Bible College
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Sacramento, CA
 

Epic Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 114enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

80 miles from Chico

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University of Phoenix Sacramento Valley Campus
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Sacramento, California
 

University of Phoenix Sacramento Valley Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,642enrollment
  • $19,185net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Chico

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University of California Davis
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Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,679enrollment
  • $17,385net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

84 miles from Chico

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Folsom Lake College
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Folsom, CA
 

Folsom Lake College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,796enrollment
  • $7,695net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Chico

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

85 miles from Chico

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Mendocino College
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Ukiah, CA
 

Mendocino College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,554enrollment
  • $12,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Chico

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Butte College and is 11.8 miles from Chico. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Butte College are $1,336 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Butte College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.