CSUCI Housing Costs

$3,714 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at CSUCI?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at California State University-Channel Islands.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at CSUCI

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $9,740 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,920. Taken together, a typical on-campus student at California State University-Channel Islands spent approximately $24,026 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at California State University-Channel Islands.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$19,368	$27,508
— Housing	$9,740
— Meals	$4,920
Other Living Expenses	$3,714	$6,570
Books and Supplies	$944	$944
Total	$24,026	$35,022

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Forecasted Cost is $94,145

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $94,145 by the time you graduate.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at California State University-Channel Islands.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$19,980
Two Years Ago	$20,146
One Year Ago	$17,914
Most Recent Year (2026)	$19,368
One Year From Now *	$19,170
Two Years From Now *	$18,974
Three Years From Now *	$18,780
Four Years From Now *	$18,589

* estimated

Year over year, room and board actually decreased — schools occasionally restate prior figures, so do not assume the drop continues.

Budget for Annual Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at CSUCI

Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.