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California State University-Channel Islands

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA · Rural · 5,013 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Rural
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Camarillo, CA, 93012 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
39 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$23,561
Out-of-state COA
$36,161
Avg net price
$9,849
Room & board
$15,490
In-state tuition
$7,159
Out-of-state tuition
$19,759
Books & supplies
$944/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,857
$30–48k
$7,083
$48–75k
$9,083
$75–110k
$12,286
$110k+
$20,473
Admissions
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
6%
Consumer completion
73%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
60%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,785
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,152
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$21,883
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,500
Student Body
Men 34%Women 66%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
47%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$27,978
Independent students
32%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
22%
Hispanic
60%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,785
10 years after entry
$62,152
Psychology, General366
Business Administration, Management and Operations261
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General215
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities124
Sociology117
Biology, General106
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing90
Communication and Media Studies71
Fine and Studio Arts71
Education, Other64
Computer Science53
Natural Resources Conservation and Research50
English Language and Literature, General47
History34
Computer and Information Sciences, General31
Political Science and Government24
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Institutional
Endowment
$20M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$12,682/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,045
Federal loan rate
24%

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