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California State University-Channel Islands

CSU Channel Islands

Camarillo, California 93012

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Known for psychology — excellent value

California State University-Channel Islands is a public institution in Camarillo with particular strength in psychology and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,152 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,792.

Established
2002
Mascot
Ekho the Dolphin
Type
Public university

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93%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,230Students
15:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$62,152Earnings 10yr
$9,792Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Channel Islands Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,817
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,697
Room & Board$14,200
Books & Supplies$906
Total Cost of Attendance$24,039
Average Net Price$9,792
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,077
$30–48K$7,350
$48–75K$9,293
$75–110K$15,043
$110K+$20,871

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,792

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,230
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 2%
Hispanic 60%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.4%
Freshman Retention72.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,785
8 Years$55,406
10 Years$62,152

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,700
Men
$61,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#23
Forbes
#378
Washington Monthly
#87

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

142Very High

Estimated from CA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
46 mi(80 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
148 mi(257 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
313 mi(543 min)

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