California State University-Channel Islands
Acceptance
95%
In-State
$7,159
Grad Rate (4yr)
30%
Retention
72%
Earnings
$62,152
AI Overview
Nestled between coastal hills and Ventura County beaches, California State University–Channel Islands combines strong environmental science and social justice programs with small class sizes uncommon for a public university. The intimate 1,200-acre campus fosters close student-faculty relationships and a collaborative rather than competitive atmosphere. Students passionate about sustainability, conservation, or advocacy work thrive here, with unique access to the Santa Monica Mountains for hands-on field research that turns the surrounding landscape into an extended classroom.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$7,159
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,759
Room & Board
$15,490
Average Net Price
$9,849
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Federal Loans
24%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$62,152Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
90 graduates
$112,691
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
53 graduates
$100,887
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
261 graduates
$71,183
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
21 graduates
$70,628
4 yrs after graduation
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
$67,558
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
106 graduates
$62,384
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
71 graduates
$59,332
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
22 graduates
$58,498
4 yrs after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
215 graduates
$58,396
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
24 graduates
$58,306
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
35+ programsAnd 23 more programs available
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