Combining a rich tradition of over 120 years with the most modern teaching and learning, CSU Chico is distinguished by its beautiful park-like residential campus in a true college town. With emphasis on student learning, academic study is enhanced by practical experience helping graduates succeed in their careers and lives. With a student faculty ratio of 23:1, Chico's professors are consistently praised for their openness and accessibility to students. From majors in Mechatronic Engineering to Exercise Physiology to Recording Arts, our graduates are among the most highly recruited in the West.