California State University-Channel Islands
Public university · Camarillo, CA · 5,013 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
95%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$8,534
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$23,432
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
55%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Channel Islands?
California State University-Channel Islands accepts about 95 of every 100 applicants (95%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California State University-Channel Islands is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Channel Islands's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State University-Channel Islands cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $23,432 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $8,534 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,596 for CA residents and $20,916 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,596
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,916
- Room & board$17,590
- Total cost of attendance$23,432
- Average net price after grants$8,534
Popular majors
Psychology, Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
California State University-Channel Islands FAQ
- What is California State University-Channel Islands's acceptance rate?
- 95% — accessible.
- Is California State University-Channel Islands test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California State University-Channel Islands is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Channel Islands's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California State University-Channel Islands cost?
- About $23,432 a year before aid; $8,534 on average after grants.
- What is California State University-Channel Islands's FAFSA school code?
- 039803. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State University-Channel Islands receives your information.
- What is California State University-Channel Islands's graduation rate?
- 55% of students finish within six years.
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