California State University-Channel Islands
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,013 students.
About This School
California State University-Channel Islands is a public institution located in Camarillo, California with approximately 5,013 undergraduate students enrolled. California State University-Channel Islands has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,849 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $51,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
California State University Channel Islands is a public university in Ventura County, California. Located near the city of Camarillo, it opened in 2002 as the 23rd campus in the California State University system. CSUCI is located on the Central Coast of California, at the intersection of the Oxnard Plain and northernmost edge of the Santa Monica Mountains range. The Channel Islands are nearby where the university operates a scientific research station on Santa Rosa Island.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $9,792 average net price and low median debt of $12,500 make this one of the more affordable paths to a bachelor's degree in California, and the 93% acceptance rate makes it accessible for students who need a realistic option. However, the 53% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking the school directly about before committing. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,013 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
California State University-Channel Islands
1 University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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