California State University at Channel Islands
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About California State University at Channel Islands
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
California State University at Channel Islands is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Camarillo, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,290, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
6k
Students enrolled
79%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
23%
Unknown
4%
Black
2%
Hispanic
58%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
4,512
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.79% online, 21% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
95% On-campus
5% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's7% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Graduate | $7,176 | $16,680 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $906 |
| On-campus room and board | $14,200 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,714 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $19,970 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,570 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,278 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,562 | $36,442 |
| Off-campus without family | $33,188 | $45,068 |
| Off-campus with family | $12,926 | $24,806 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
74%
Institution Grant Aid
63%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 15 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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