California State University, Chico (Chico State) is the second-oldest CSU campus, founded in 1887 in Chico, California. A public Hispanic-Serving Institution, it offers 300+ programs across agriculture, business, engineering, nursing, and sustainability-focused studies. Highlights include a lush 132-acre arboretum campus, 800-acre University Farm, NCAA Division II athletics, and strong regional employer ties.

State

California

Student Population

13,400

Acceptance Rate

85%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

980-1160

Common Majors

Business, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, social sciences

"Chico State's chill Wildcat culture thrives on our tree-filled campus with Big Chico Creek running through. Off-campus, downtown's bars, farms, and Sierra Nevada trips rock; students love sunny vibes, packed games, sustainability projects, bike paths, and that perfect college town community feel."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,344 (in-state), $20,648 (out-of-state)

Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

79-80

Men's Team Notes

Chico State men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and multiple low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently ranks near the top of its conference‑level events, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Chico State women’s golf typically scores in the low‑300s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by strong low‑round efforts and growing counting‑round consistency

Coaches

Men's Coach

Nick Green

Women's Coach

Heather Fegley-Birchmier

Men's Email

ntgreen@csuchico.edu

Women's Email

hfegley@csuchico.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Nick Green leads Chico State men's golf through CCAA Championships and invitationals like Wildcat Classic, Bishop Invitational (8th/18), and Otter Invitational (6th/17). His teams target West Region NCAA Super Regionals (e.g., 13th/20 at Victoria Club 2025) while competing at elite venues like Rolling Hills and Corica Park GC.

Women's Coach Bio

Heather Fegley-Birchmier heads Chico State women's golf, a program mainstay guiding Wildcats in CCAA competition. With graduate assistant Makenzi Laporte, she builds depth through Northern California recruiting for conference contention and NCAA West Region qualification, leveraging Chico's storied DII success (15 national titles across sports).