CSUCI 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,817

Cost of attendance at California State University-Channel Islands in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,697

Cost of attendance at California State University-Channel Islands in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at California State University-Channel Islands was $14,493. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CSUCI

CSUCI net price calculator

$14,493

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of CSUCI for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,493	$566 (4%)	$10,462	$11,945	$15,375	$19,235	$22,981
2021	$15,059	$1,511 (11%)	$12,011	$13,125	$16,151	$21,127	$24,116
2020	$13,548	$2,232 (14%)	$10,131	$11,497	$15,108	$18,919	$21,909
2019	$15,780	$946 (6%)	$12,545	$13,805	$17,572	$22,051	$24,798
2018	$14,834	$373 (3%)	$11,844	$13,024	$16,838	$21,212	$23,739
2017	$14,461	$1,097 (8%)	$10,731	$12,234	$16,059	$20,262	$22,932
2016	$13,364	$941 (8%)	$9,851	$11,172	$14,934	$19,442	$21,752
2015	$12,423	$397 (3%)	$10,509	$12,522	$16,209	$21,404	$22,375
2014	$12,820	--	$10,665	$11,875	$17,482	$21,469	$22,515

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of California State University-Channel Islands's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$31,533	$2,861 (10%)	$6,817	$23,612	$1,104
2021	$28,672	$398 (1%)	$6,802	$20,752	$1,118
2020	$28,274	$2,901 (11%)	$6,802	$19,470	$2,002
2019	$25,373	$868 (3%)	$6,817	$16,554	$2,002
2018	$26,241	$990 (4%)	$6,817	$17,476	$1,948
2017	$25,251	$572 (2%)	$6,547	$16,806	$1,898
2016	$24,679	$475 (2%)	$6,547	$16,272	$1,860
2015	$24,204	$1,772 (8%)	$6,506	$15,872	$1,826
2014	$22,432	$2,440 (10%)	$6,471	$14,173	$1,788
2013	$24,872	--	$6,216	$16,902	$1,754

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CSUCI provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,526 dormitories available to its students at $9,740 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CSUCI is $1,082 per month.
Does CSUCI provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at CSUCI for one academic year is $4,920, which works out to $547 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CSUCI estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,104.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CSUCI estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,680

If living off-campus, with family: $4,420

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,556
How much is CSUCI application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $70 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CSUCI offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

California State University-Channel Islands offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at California State University-Channel Islands for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,920	$9,740	N/A	19	1,526
2021	$4,920	$9,740	N/A	19	1,563
2020	$4,920	$9,740	N/A	19	1,612
2019	$4,920	$9,740	N/A	19	1,682
2018	$4,920	$9,740	N/A	19	1,665
2017	$4,920	$9,740	N/A	19	1,570
2016	$4,820	$10,060	N/A	19	1,389

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by California State University-Channel Islands during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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