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CS

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CAPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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95%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$9,849
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.0K
Students
Medium campus body
$46,785
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

California State University-Channel Islands is a public institution located in the rural setting of Camarillo, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,833
Earnings 5yr: $120,386
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,691
Earnings 5yr: $111,071
Debt: $19,750
Biotechnology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,845
Earnings 5yr: $135,808
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,887
Earnings 5yr: $119,989
Debt: $18,750
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,497
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,662
Earnings 5yr: $56,069
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,183
Earnings 5yr: $66,220
Debt: $15,888
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,628
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,603
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,558
Earnings 5yr: $69,924
Debt: $19,209
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,384
Earnings 5yr: $69,162
Debt: $19,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,332
Earnings 5yr: $56,106
Debt: $13,750
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,498
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,375
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,396
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,399
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,306
Earnings 5yr: $58,270
Debt: $15,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,855
Earnings 5yr: $58,859
Debt: $15,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,015
Earnings 5yr: $50,286
Debt: $18,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,200
Earnings 5yr: $44,572
Debt: $14,961
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,951
Earnings 5yr: $55,660
Debt: $20,914
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,202
Earnings 5yr: $50,479
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,106
Earnings 5yr: $40,726
Debt: $14,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,849
In-State Tuition$7,159
Out-of-State Tuition$19,759
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

47%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,785
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,152

Completion Signals

51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

34%
Men
66%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$41,994
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