by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CSUCI degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CSUCI measures up.
CSUCI is ranked #273 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within California, it ranks #60 of 304 for value.
These CSUCI majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Education | #3 of 31 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 31 |
| Chemistry | #16 of 348 |
| Physical Sciences | #16 of 348 |
| Art Studies | #16 of 292 |
| General Chemistry | #17 of 345 |
| Speech Communication | #18 of 396 |
| Anthropology | #19 of 232 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #19 of 235 |
| Economics | #19 of 304 |
Read the full CSUCI value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
California State University-Channel Islands is ranked #58 out of #346 in California for quality and #60 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CSUCI financial aid page to be sure.
California State University-Channel Islands is ranked #273 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education California State University-Channel Islands provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CSUCI costs about $13,728. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $54,912 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,225 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,849 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,728 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $54,912 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CSUCI net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CSUCI degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $92,900 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,912 | #273 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,396 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $92,900 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,912 | #60 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,396 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CSUCI shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,077 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,350 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,293 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,043 |
| Over $110K | $20,871 |
About 71% of CSUCI undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,546 per year. Get more details on the CSUCI financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the CSUCI net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.