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California State University-Channel Islands

California State University-Channel Islands is a medium, public institution located in Camarillo, ca. Founded in 2002, California State University-Channel Islands offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 5,717 undergraduates
cost $6,817 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California State University-Channel Islands? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.22
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
58 days away FAFSA® deadline

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December
02
213 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-Channel Islands is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,817
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,300
Books & supplies $1,126
Other expenses $3,846
Cost of attendance* $28,089
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,089 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,697
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,300
Books & supplies $1,126
Other expenses $3,846
Cost of attendance* $39,969
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $39,969 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California State University-Channel Islands has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,717, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

5,734

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
23%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
60%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012
phone 805-437-8400
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California State University-Channel Islands to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California State University-Channel Islands?

California State University-Channel Islands is located in Camarillo, ca.

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

The acceptance rate for California State University-Channel Islands is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for California State University-Channel Islands?

The average high school GPA for California State University-Channel Islands students was 3.22.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-Channel Islands?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-Channel Islands including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $112,356.

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