CSU Channel Islands is in a small city, in Camarillo, California. The school is classified as a public college. Students at CSU Channel Islands earn degrees up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at CSU Channel Islands include mathematics, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to CSU Channel Islands in 2005, 11% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 550.
Some professors at CSU Channel Islands are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
CSU Channel Islands, in 2005, had 2,575 students (2,190 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Degree seekers find CSU Channel Islands to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives."
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Channel Islands
One University Dr
Camarillo, CA 93012
General Phone: (805) 437-8400
Admissions Phone: (805) 437-8500
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 437-8500
http://www.csuci.edu
CSU Channel Islands awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 182 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Business And Management | 58 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for CSU Channel Islands in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 346 | 10 |
In 2005, CSU Channel Islands had a total enrollment of 2,575 students (2,190 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
CSU Channel Islands offers campus housing for 353 of its 2,190 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Camarillo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,103 | 355 | 11% | 303 | 85% |
| Men | 1,184 | 130 | 11% | 111 | 85% |
| Women | 1,919 | 225 | 12% | 192 | 85% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 437-8500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,150 |
| Room and board | $ 8,800 |
| Room charge | $ 8,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,240 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
CSU Channel Islands participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3980300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 437-8500
CSU Channel Islands has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $107,686 | 7 | $106,718 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $105,439 | 7 | $106,718 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $94,666 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $76,988 | 3 | $82,396 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $72,699 | 9 | $72,552 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $55,133 | 15 | $55,201 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $68,965 | 27 | $64,006 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CSU Channel Islands Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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Mathematics
Art Studies
Liberal Arts
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