
California State University, Chico is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their own reported scores without requiring official documentation at the time of application. Among applicants, 2% choose to submit SAT scores, while 5% submit ACT scores, totaling 7%. This cumulative percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.