Chico State Appears in a Pair of Forbes Rankings – Chico State Today
Chico State Appears in a Pair of Forbes Rankings California State University, Chico
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Chico State’s Achievements and Rankings
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Introduction
Chico State has received several accolades and rankings in the month of August, highlighting its commitment to providing a high-quality education and contributing to sustainable development.
Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges List
Chico State is ranked No. 158 nationally out of 500 higher education institutions in Forbes’ annual list. This places the university in the top third of the schools listed. Additionally, Chico State is the eighth CSU listed, with a total of 11 CSUs appearing in the top 200. The university is also recognized as the 18th-ranked public institution from California.
Forbes’ Best California Colleges Online of 2023
Forbes ranked Chico State at No. 3 in its list of Best California Colleges Online of 2023. This is a significant achievement considering that four out of the top 10 institutions on the list are CSUs. San Diego State, San José State, and Cal State East Bay were also recognized in the rankings. Forbes based their rankings on student outcomes, affordability, student experience, credibility, and the application process.
Other Recognitions
In addition to the Forbes accolades, Chico State has received several other recognitions in August:
- Washington Monthly’s 2023 College Guide and Rankings: Chico State ranked No. 6 in “Master’s University Rankings” and No. 17 in “Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: West”.
- Excelencia in Education’s 2023 Examples in Excelencia: Chico State is a finalist for this national recognition.
- Office of Graduate Studies: Chico State received multi-year, multi-million-dollar grants for its Office of Graduate Studies.
- Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar Awards: Two psychology graduate students from Chico State received this prestigious honor.
- Money Magazine Rankings: Chico State was awarded 4 1/2 out of 5 stars in Money Magazine’s “The Best Colleges in America 2023” list.
- California Climate Action Seed and Matching Grant: The Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems at Chico State received a grant of approximately $6 million to support the implementation of solutions that address state climate priorities.
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ 2023 Excellence and Innovation Award: Chico State received this award for its innovative Faculty Learning Community in Teaching Climate Change and Resilience.
About the Author
Sean Murphy (English, ’97) is the Media Relations Coordinator at Chico State. He is responsible for writing press releases, pitching story ideas to the media, and handling media inquiries. Sean also writes about human interest stories, sports, the outdoors, and the remarkable students, staff, and faculty at Chico State.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 13: Climate Action
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
- SDG 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 4.1: The article mentions Chico State’s ranking in the “America’s Top Colleges List” and its recognition as one of the top higher education institutions nationally.
- Indicator for SDG 8.5: The article mentions Chico State’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar grants for its Office of Graduate Studies, indicating progress in providing employment opportunities and funding for research.
- Indicator for SDG 13.2: The article mentions the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems receiving a grant to support the implementation of solutions that directly address state climate priorities.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. | The ranking of Chico State in the “America’s Top Colleges List” and its recognition as one of the top higher education institutions nationally. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Chico State’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar grants for its Office of Graduate Studies. |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | The grant received by the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems to support the implementation of solutions that directly address state climate priorities. |
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Source: today.csuchico.edu
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