by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State University-Channel Islands, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Channel Islands ran $7,159 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $19,759. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,075 in-state and $1,075 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| Total | $7,159 | $19,759 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does California State University-Channel Islands cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how California State University-Channel Islands tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-Channel Islands sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the California State University-Channel Islands Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at California State University-Channel Islands has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CSUCI has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $20,949 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.67%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,278. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.89%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $20,133.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,278 | $20,133 |
| In 2 Years | $7,399 | $20,514 |
| In 3 Years | $7,522 | $20,902 |
| In 4 Years | $7,647 | $21,297 |
| In 5 Years | $7,774 | $21,700 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $82,846, versus roughly $29,846 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at California State University-Channel Islands, see the California State University-Channel Islands Financial Aid page.
