California State University-Channel Islands
CSU Channel Islands
Camarillo, California 93012
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology — excellent value
California State University-Channel Islands is a public institution in Camarillo with particular strength in psychology and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,152 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,792.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Planning for the University began in 1965, when State Senator Robert J.
- •In 1974, Joyce Kennedy established the UC/CSU Ventura Learning Center in Ventura as a partnership between UC Santa Barbara and California State University, Northridge.
- •The Ventura Learning Center became the CSUN Ventura Campus in 1988.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (39)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average