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California State University-Chico

  • LocationChico, CA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 14,523 students
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California State University-Chico is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Chico Newman Catholic Center, a Diocese of Sacramento ministry at 346 Cherry Street near Chico State, lists a chaplain, a weekly Sunday student Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, and several weekly and biweekly student groups.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 11

  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Newman student Mass) · Student Mass starting August 30, 2026.
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (English) · Parish schedule.
  • Saturday7:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Spanish) · Parish schedule.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church · Parish schedule.
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (English) · Parish schedule.
  • Sunday12:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Spanish) · Parish schedule.
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  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (English) · Parish schedule.
  • Monday, Friday7:30 AMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church · Parish schedule.
  • Tuesday, Thursday7:30 AMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church · Parish schedule.
  • Tuesday, Thursday6:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church · Parish schedule.
  • Wednesday6:00 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Spanish) · Parish schedule.

Confession 2

  • Saturday3:30 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. John's Confessional · Parish schedule.
  • Wednesday6:30 PMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church · Following the 6:00 PM Mass. Parish schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Student Mass | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/sacraments/sunday-student-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Starting August 30, 2026, the student Sunday Mass will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church @ 5:00 pm.”
    The center's student Sunday Mass is held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 5:00 PM starting August 30, 2026.
  2. Liturgy And Sacraments | St. John The Baptist | Chico, CAsjbchico.org/liturgy-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Monday & Friday 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)”
    St. John the Baptist lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday.
    “Monday & Friday 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)”
    St. John the Baptist lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday.
    “Monday & Friday 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)”
    St. John the Baptist lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday.
    “Monday & Friday 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)”
    St. John the Baptist lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday.
    “Saturday 3:30 PM – St. John’s Confessional Wednesday 6:30 PM, following the 6:00 PM Mass”
    St. John the Baptist lists confession on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
    “Saturday 3:30 PM – St. John’s Confessional Wednesday 6:30 PM, following the 6:00 PM Mass”
    St. John the Baptist lists confession on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of California State University-Chico, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint John the Baptist Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Chico Newman Catholic Center: 0.3 mi2Our Divine Savior Catholic Church: 2.6 mi3Chico Newman Catholic Center: 0.3 miCalifornia State University-Chico (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 435 Chestnut Street, Chico
  2. Chico Newman Catholic Center — 0.3 mi · 346 Cherry Street, Chico
  3. Our Divine Savior Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 566 East Lassen Avenue, Chico

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Here at Chico State, our Newman Center offers opportunities for students to connect with their faith through prayer, access to the sacraments, bible studies, social events”
      The Newman Center is the Catholic campus ministry serving Chico State students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The center's page says it is just a few steps from campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Just a few steps from campus, our Newman Center offers space to meet as a group, a quiet place to study”
      The center is a few steps from campus and offers meeting and study space.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Francisco Hernandez is listed as Chaplain; an Assistant Chaplain is also named on the staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Francisco Hernandez Chaplain”
      A priest, Fr. Francisco Hernandez, is listed as the center's Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One student Mass each Sunday at 5:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, starting August 30, 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Mass | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/sacraments/sunday-student-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting August 30, 2026, the student Sunday Mass will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church @ 5:00 pm.”
      The center's student Sunday Mass is held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 5:00 PM starting August 30, 2026.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Confession is listed on the sacraments page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Mass | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/sacraments/sunday-student-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration”
      The center's sacraments page lists confession among the sacraments offered with the Sunday student Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Bible study, the Ad Patrem men's group, and the Gratia Plena women's group are listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Every Tuesday at 7pm”
      The center lists a Bible study every Tuesday at 7 PM.
      “Gratia Plena Every Wednesday at 7pm”
      The center lists Gratia Plena every Wednesday at 7 PM.
    2. Ad Patrem | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/groups/mens-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meeting every other Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Ad Patrem Men’s Group is an opportunity to share life”
      The Ad Patrem men's group meets every other Wednesday at 7 PM.
    3. Gratia Plena | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/groups/gratia-plena-ladies-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Gratia Plena sisters commit themselves to follow the call of Christ through Mary”
      Gratia Plena is a women's group of the Newman Catholic Community.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (Only small-group formation was found on current pages.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Every Tuesday at 7pm”
      The center lists a Bible study every Tuesday at 7 PM.
    2. Ad Patrem | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/groups/mens-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meeting every other Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Ad Patrem Men’s Group is an opportunity to share life”
      The Ad Patrem men's group meets every other Wednesday at 7 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 2 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A priest is listed as chaplain, and a director is listed with an email and phone.
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Francisco Hernandez Chaplain”
      A priest, Fr. Francisco Hernandez, is listed as the center's Chaplain.
      “Marie Antunes Director”
      Marie Antunes is listed as the center's Director, with the email and phone shown on the same page.
  • The parish that the center names as its local church lists Mass on every day of the week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy And Sacraments | St. John The Baptist | Chico, CAsjbchico.org/liturgy-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
      St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
      “Monday & Friday 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)”
      St. John the Baptist lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday.
  • Bible study and men's and women's groups meet on a published schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Every Tuesday at 7pm”
      The center lists a Bible study every Tuesday at 7 PM.
      “Gratia Plena Every Wednesday at 7pm”
      The center lists Gratia Plena every Wednesday at 7 PM.
    2. Ad Patrem | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/groups/mens-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meeting every other Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Ad Patrem Men’s Group is an opportunity to share life”
      The Ad Patrem men's group meets every other Wednesday at 7 PM.

Concerns

  • The center refers to a calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Mass | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/sacraments/sunday-student-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “See the Calendar of events for the daily Mass schedule at the Newman Center.”
      The center refers to a calendar for its daily Mass schedule, which could not be read.
  • Confession at the center is listed without a scheduled time.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Mass | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/sacraments/sunday-student-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration”
      The center's sacraments page lists confession among the sacraments offered with the Sunday student Mass.
  • The student Sunday Mass is held at a parish church rather than at the center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Mass | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/sacraments/sunday-student-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting August 30, 2026, the student Sunday Mass will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church @ 5:00 pm.”
      The center's student Sunday Mass is held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 5:00 PM starting August 30, 2026.

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The Catholic center

Chico Newman Catholic Center

  • Address: 346 Cherry Street, Chico, CA 95928
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: meeting space, study space

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Source: chico.newmancatholiccenter.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, chico.newmancatholiccenter.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, chico.newmancatholiccenter.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 3

Social life 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. About Us | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Here at Chico State, our Newman Center offers opportunities for students to connect with their faith through prayer, access to the sacraments, bible studies, social events”
    The Newman Center is the Catholic campus ministry serving Chico State students.
    “Here at Chico State, our Newman Center offers opportunities for students to connect with their faith through prayer, access to the sacraments, bible studies, social events”
    The Newman Center is the Catholic campus ministry serving Chico State students.
    “Just a few steps from campus, our Newman Center offers space to meet as a group, a quiet place to study”
    The center is a few steps from campus and offers meeting and study space.
  2. Contact Us | Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Francisco Hernandez Chaplain”
    A priest, Fr. Francisco Hernandez, is listed as the center's Chaplain.
    “346 Cherry Street, Chico, CA 95928”
    The Chico Newman Catholic Center is located at 346 Cherry Street, Chico, CA 95928.
  3. Chico Newman Catholic Centerchico.newmancatholiccenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Local Parish St. John the Baptist Church”
    The center names St. John the Baptist Church as its local parish.
  4. Liturgy And Sacraments | St. John The Baptist | Chico, CAsjbchico.org/liturgy-and-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am (English) 12:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (English)”
    St. John the Baptist lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
62 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.63%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,907

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
13,160
Total students14,523
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,480
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,283
Median federal debt at graduation$16,552
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
63%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$64,172
Admission rate93%
Students receiving Pell grants43%

Value index: 74 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Sacramento

The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of Sacramento

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: scd.org, scd.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is California State University-Chico a Catholic college?
No. California State University-Chico is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Chico Newman Catholic Center.
What is California State University-Chico’s Catholic Life Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at California State University-Chico?
Mass is listed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Newman student Mass), St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (English), and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Spanish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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