CSU Channel Islands Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.81%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,159
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,759
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at CSU Channel Islands:
- Total Enrollment: 5,592, including 929 online students
- 5,118 Undergraduate, 474 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.1% men, 65.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 41 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 7 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CSU Channel Islands Overview
California State University-Channel Islands (CSU Channel Islands) is a four-year, public school located in Camarillo, CA. California State University-Channel Islands was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (smaller programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The CSU Channel Islands's tuition & fees is $7,159 for California residents and $19,759 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,546.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,592 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
CSU Channel Islands's acceptance rate is 94.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 6.23%.
CSU Channel Islands ranked 71st in California Colleges rankings. California State University-Channel Islands is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California State University-Channel Islands is $7,159 for in-state students and $19,759 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,683 for in-state students and $18,763 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,518 for California residents and $20,881 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,138 for California residents and $19,828 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,159 | $19,759 |
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| Graduate | $8,683 | $18,763 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,518 | $20,881 |
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| Graduate | $9,138 | $19,828 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California State University-Channel Islands offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at CSU Channel Islands
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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