CSUCI Part-Time Cost Report

How Much Does It Cost to Study at California State University-Channel Islands on a Part-Time Basis?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at California State University-Channel Islands, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

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CSUCI Cost Per Credit Hour
CSUCI Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

What Does CSUCI Charge for Part-Time Enrollment?

$420 Per Credit Hour

Those taking courses part-time at California State University-Channel Islands are charged $420 per credit hour.

	Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate	$420

Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Channel Islands are listed below.

The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $1,075 in-state and $1,075 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,084	$18,684
Fees	$1,075	$1,075
Total	$7,159	$19,759

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.

Tuition Trend at CSUCI Recently?

Here’s how tuition at California State University-Channel Islands has shifted over the past few 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

Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $20,949 in the following year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Paths to Finance Your CSUCI Coursework

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For a breakdown of aid offered at California State University-Channel Islands, see the California State University-Channel Islands Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the California State University-Channel Islands Tuition & Fees page.