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California State University-Channel Islands

CSU Channel Islands

Camarillo, California 93012

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

RuralSports culture

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.9%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

10

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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
10 Years$62,152

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#23
vs 2024
Forbes
#378
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#87
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • Planning for the University began in 1965, when State Senator Robert J.
  • In 1974, Joyce Kennedy established the UC/CSU Ventura Learning Center in Ventura as a partnership between UC Santa Barbara and California State University, Northridge.
  • The Ventura Learning Center became the CSUN Ventura Campus in 1988.

Source: Wikipedia

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles39 mi
SAN San Diego145 mi
LAS Las Vegas257 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2628 mi · ~75h 55m drive
New York, NY2484 mi · ~71h 46m drive
Hartford, CT2548 mi · ~73h 37m drive
Providence, RI2613 mi · ~75h 29m drive
Albany, NY2490 mi · ~71h 56m drive
Syracuse, NY2368 mi · ~68h 25m drive
Rochester, NY2295 mi · ~66h 18m drive
Buffalo, NY2230 mi · ~64h 25m drive
Philadelphia, PA2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2171 mi · ~62h 43m drive
Harrisburg, PA2335 mi · ~67h 27m drive
Newark, NJ2475 mi · ~71h 30m drive
Washington, DC2334 mi · ~67h 26m drive
Baltimore, MD2355 mi · ~68h 2m drive
Atlanta, GA1977 mi · ~57h 7m drive
Charlotte, NC2158 mi · ~62h 21m drive
Raleigh, NC2274 mi · ~65h 42m drive
Miami, FL2382 mi · ~68h 49m drive
Orlando, FL2243 mi · ~64h 48m drive
Tampa, FL2196 mi · ~63h 26m drive
Nashville, TN1819 mi · ~52h 33m drive
New Orleans, LA1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Richmond, VA2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
Chicago, IL1780 mi · ~51h 25m drive
Detroit, MI2017 mi · ~58h 16m drive
Minneapolis, MN1553 mi · ~44h 52m drive
St. Louis, MO1627 mi · ~47h drive
Kansas City, MO1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive
Indianapolis, IN1845 mi · ~53h 18m drive
Columbus, OH2013 mi · ~58h 9m drive
Cleveland, OH2083 mi · ~60h 11m drive
Milwaukee, WI1777 mi · ~51h 20m drive
Dallas, TX1283 mi · ~37h 4m drive
Houston, TX1417 mi · ~40h 56m drive
Austin, TX1271 mi · ~36h 43m drive
San Antonio, TX1248 mi · ~36h 3m drive
Los Angeles, CA46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA313 mi · ~9h 3m drive
San Diego, CA148 mi · ~4h 17m drive
Seattle, WA944 mi · ~27h 16m drive
Portland, OR807 mi · ~23h 19m drive
Denver, CO865 mi · ~24h 59m drive
Phoenix, AZ403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Salt Lake City, UT601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Honolulu, HI2516 mi · ~72h 41m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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