California State University at Channel Islands

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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 suburban campus in Camarillo, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,734, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.

Camarillo, CA

$5,742

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,622

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

57%

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

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 enrollmentYes

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

7k

Students enrolled

69%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

24%

Unknown

3%

Black

2%

Hispanic

59%

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

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

4,250

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

97% On-campus

3% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

47%

State Grant Aid

63%

Institution Grant Aid

46%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,624
State Grant Aid$2,478
Institution Grant Aid$5,557
Pell Grant Aid$4,699

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Social Sciences.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.