CSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1070

The average composite SAT score for admitted California State University Chico freshman is 1070 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1070 is in the 53rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 970 to 1170

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 970 to 1170. The 75th percentile score is 1170 while the 25th percentile score is 970.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by CSU but we estimate it to be around a 870 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 530

The average score for CSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 530 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 480 and the 75th percentile score 580.

Average SAT Reading Score 540

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 490 to 590 and the average score for California State University Chico students is 540.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at California State University Chico based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 95%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.37.

Can I get into CSU with a 1170 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1170 or higher is very competitive at CSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 97% or higher.

Can I get into CSU with a 1070 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1070 to 1160 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 95% to 97%.

Can I get into CSU with a 970 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 970 to 1060 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 91% to 95% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into CSU with a 870 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 870 to 960 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 90% chance of admission to CSU. SAT scores below 870 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.