California State University-Channel Islands

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,084
    5.96% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,632
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    94.8%
    8,810 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,592
    73.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    51.3%
    486 Graduates

    About

    California State University-Channel Islands is a higher education institution located in Ventura County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Channel Islands were General Psychology (330 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (271 degrees), and General Health Services (176 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,818 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Channel Islands. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,023 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (473 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Channel Islands is $6,084, which is $−17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Channel Islands is $6,084, which is $17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,632.

    In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Channel Islands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,084
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State University-Channel Islands was $6,084. The cost of tuition at California State University-Channel Islands is $−17,916 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,632
    2024 Value
    2.74%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 California State University-Channel Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,632. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California State University-Channel Islands grew by 2.74%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,085
    Room and Board
    $906
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Channel Islands was of $17,085 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.4% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $906. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 19.5% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    24%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    70% of undergraduate students at California State University-Channel Islands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.45% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    California State University-Channel Islands received 8,810 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.6% annual growth. Out of those 8,810 applicants, 8,353 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.8% acceptance rate.

    There were 5,592 students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands in 2024.

    California State University-Channel Islands has an overall enrollment yield of 6.23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    94.8%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    8,353
    Accepted Out of 8,810

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Channel Islands was 94.8% (8,353 admissions from 8,810 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 12.6%, while admissions declined by 11%.

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    Enrollment

    California State University-Channel Islands had a total enrollment of 5,592 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Channel Islands is 4,099 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at California State University-Channel Islands, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% White, 6.4% Asian, 3.97% Two or More Races, 2.36% Black or African American, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (43.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.1%) and White Female (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (11.6%) and White Female (11.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    73.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at California State University-Channel Islands in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,592 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Channel Islands is 4,099 and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Channel Islands was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State University-Channel Islands had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      3,272 enrolled students
    2. White
      1,256 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      358 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at California State University-Channel Islands is 58.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% White, 6.4% Asian, 3.97% Two or More Races, 2.36% Black or African American, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 200 students (3.58%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 496 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Channel Islands. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands is hispanic or latino (1,023 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (473 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Channel Islands is General Psychology (330 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (271 degrees) and General Health Services (176 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Channel Islands, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (330 degrees awarded), History (40 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (539,455 people), Other managers (448,467 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (355,752 people), Postsecondary teachers (247,542 people), and Secondary school teachers (200,073 people).

    The most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands in 2024 are Psychology (330 degrees awarded), History (40 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees), English (54 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands are Psychology (330 degrees awarded), History (40 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees), English (54 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands are Elementary & secondary schools (987,261 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (606,445 people), Legal services (437,602 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (363,738 people), and Computer Systems Design (336,133 people).

    The most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands are Psychology (330 degrees awarded), History (40 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees), English (54 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Channel Islands.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Psychology
      330 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      271 degrees awarded
    3. General Health Services
      176 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Channel Islands was General Psychology with 330 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    661
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,157
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 661 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Channel Islands, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,157).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 174 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Channel Islands in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.32 times more than the 132 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 257 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Channel Islands in General Psychology, which is 3.52 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    30%
    100% Completion Time
    57%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 30% of students graduating from California State University-Channel Islands completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,023 degrees awarded
    2. White
      473 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      108 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Channel Islands is hispanic or latino (1,023 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (473 degrees).

    4.68% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      816 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      800 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      766 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Channel Islands is hispanic or latino female (816 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (800 degrees).

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    Operations

    California State University-Channel Islands has an endowment valued at nearly $19.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.3M (57.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, California State University-Channel Islands had a total salary expenditure of 224M. California State University-Channel Islands employs 69 Professors, 58 Lecturers and 55 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-Channel Islands are Male Professor (36), Female Associate professor (35), and Female Professor (33).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Channel Islands are: Business and Financial Operations, with 160 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 84 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 63 employees.

    Endowment

    $19.7M
    2024 Endowment
    11.9%
    growth from 2023

    California State University-Channel Islands has an endowment valued at about $19.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Channel Islands grew 11.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $5.38M - Federal
    2. $1.94M - State
    3. $8.57k - Local

    As of 2024, California State University-Channel Islands received $5.38M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.94M from state grants and contracts, and $8.57k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $78.1M
    2024 Salaries
    1.73%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, California State University-Channel Islands paid a median of $78.1M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($224M) and a 1.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.03% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $25.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    222
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, California State University-Channel Islands paid a total of $25.8M to 222 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Channel Islands were Business and Financial Operations with 160 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 63 employees.

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