California State University-Channel Islands

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2021 Average Net Price

$14,493

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.58%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

93%

9,244 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,966

74.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.1%

506 Graduates

About

California State University-Channel Islands is a higher education institution located in Ventura County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Channel Islands were General Psychology (356 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (307 degrees), and General Health Services (220 degrees).

In 2021, 2,244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Channel Islands. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,135 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (662 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Channel Islands is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Channel Islands is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,493.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Channel Islands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California State University-Channel Islands was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-Channel Islands is $−17,442 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Channel Islands (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,493

2021 Value

3.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California State University-Channel Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,493. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California State University-Channel Islands grew by 3.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Channel Islands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,244

Room and Board

$1,118

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Channel Islands was of $16,244 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.97% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,118. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 44.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Channel Islands (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at California State University-Channel Islands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.43% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Channel Islands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Channel Islands was 1.58%, which represents 22 out of the 1394 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-Channel Islands received 9,244 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.93% annual growth. Out of those 9,244 applicants, 8,597 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93% acceptance rate.

There were 6,966 students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands in 2021.

California State University-Channel Islands has an overall enrollment yield of 6.58%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

8,597

Accepted Out of 9,244

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Channel Islands was 93% (8,597 admissions from 9,244 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.93%, while admissions grew by 7.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Channel Islands (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

California State University-Channel Islands had a total enrollment of 6,966 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Channel Islands is 5,204 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,762. This means that 74.7% 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 55.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 6.52% Asian, 3.86% Two or More Races, 1.87% Black or African American, 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (41.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.4%) and White Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39%), followed by White Female (22.1%) and White Male (8.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Channel Islands in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,966 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Channel Islands is 5,204 and the part-time enrollment is 1,762. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at California State University-Channel Islands are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Channel Islands (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State University-Channel Islands had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Channel Islands (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,839 enrolled students
White
1,734 enrolled students
Asian
454 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Channel Islands is 55.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 6.52% Asian, 3.86% Two or More Races, 1.87% Black or African American, 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 249 students (3.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 686 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 (1,135 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (662 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Channel Islands is General Psychology (356 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (307 degrees) and General Health Services (220 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (356 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (53 degrees), and Social Sciences (262 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 (485,006 people), Other managers (444,979 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (337,791 people), Postsecondary teachers (209,897 people), and Chief executives & legislators (191,689 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands in 2021 are Psychology (356 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (53 degrees), Social Sciences (262 degrees), Communications (146 degrees), and History (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at California State University-Channel Islands are Psychology (356 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (53 degrees), Social Sciences (262 degrees), Communications (146 degrees), and History (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (847,609 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (548,597 people), Legal services (397,514 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (351,978 people), and Computer Systems Design (309,355 people).

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 (2021)

General Psychology
356 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
307 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
220 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Channel Islands was General Psychology with 356 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Channel Islands according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

779

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,465

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 779 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Channel Islands, which is 0.532 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,465).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Channel Islands by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 194 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Channel Islands in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.34 times more than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 270 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Channel Islands in General Psychology, which is 3.14 times more than the 86 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% 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, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California State University-Channel Islands is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,135 degrees awarded
White
662 degrees awarded
Asian
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Channel Islands is hispanic or latino (1,135 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (662 degrees).

4.68% of degree recipients (105 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
800 degrees awarded
White Female
401 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
335 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Channel Islands is hispanic or latino female (800 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (401 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Channel Islands has an endowment valued at nearly $10.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.53M (79.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, California State University-Channel Islands had a total salary expenditure of 200M. California State University-Channel Islands employs 78 Lecturers, 55 Professors and 52 Assistant professors. Most academics at California State University-Channel Islands are Female Lecturer (45), Female Assistant professor (35), and Male Lecturer (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Channel Islands are: Business and Financial Operations, with 133 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 77 employees, and Service with 64 employees.

Endowment

$10.8M

2021 Endowment

32.9%

growth from 2020

California State University-Channel Islands has an endowment valued at about $10.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Channel Islands grew 32.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Channel Islands (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$64.5M

2021 Salaries

1.55%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California State University-Channel Islands paid a median of $64.5M in salaries, which represents 32.3% of their overall expenditure ($200M) and a 1.55% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.9M

Instructional Salaries

227

Number of Employees

In 2021, California State University-Channel Islands paid a total of $20.9M to 227 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

133 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-Channel Islands were Lecturer with 78 employees, Professor with 55 employees, and Assistant professor with 52 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Channel Islands were Business and Financial Operations with 133 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 77 employees, and Service with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Female Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-Channel Islands was Female Lecturer with 45 employees, Female Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Male Lecturer with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-Channel Islands.