California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Fringe rural

95%Acceptance rate
$9,849Average net price / year
51%Graduation rate
$62,152Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$15,000Median debt at graduation
5,013Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$7,159
Out-of-state tuition
$19,759
Total cost of attendance
$23,561
Room & board
$15,490
Books & supplies
$944
Average net price
$9,849

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$6,857
$30–48k
$7,083
$48–75k
$9,083
$75–110k
$12,286
$110k+
$20,473

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
94.8%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$46,785
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$62,152
Median debt (graduates)
$15,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
47%
Students with federal loans
24%

Programs: what graduates earn

26 of 44 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing90$103,484$15,238
Computer Science53$59,374$18,750
Economics7$57,440—
Business Administration, Management and Operations261$47,581$15,000
Chemistry22$46,131$21,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General31$45,552—
Communication and Media Studies71$40,109$13,429
Biology, General106$38,344$18,375
Sociology117$36,557$14,717
Political Science and Government24$34,799$15,520
Education, Other64$34,646$14,467
Mathematics21$34,118$17,062
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General215$34,053$14,500
Psychology, General366$32,706$15,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research50$31,938—
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy—$31,760$19,209
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics18$30,502—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities124$28,324$17,874
Anthropology10$26,502$19,375
English Language and Literature, General47$24,748$13,000
History34$24,134$15,898
Fine and Studio Arts71$22,129$13,038
Visual and Performing Arts, General12$44,140—

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations52$105,293—
Biotechnology27$88,886$30,861
Educational Administration and Supervision0$59,725—

Students

Undergraduates
5,013
Graduate students
590
Part-time
23%
Women / men
66% / 34%
White
22%
Hispanic
60%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
16:1
Avg faculty salary
$114,138 / year
Full-time faculty
54%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.csuci.edu
Also known as
CSU Channel Islands

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • English – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 6% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Channel Islands?

94.8% of applicants were admitted.

How much does California State University-Channel Islands cost?

The average net price after grants is $9,849 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,159 and the full cost of attendance is $23,561.

How much do California State University-Channel Islands graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $62,152 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.