California State University-Channel Islands: cost & net price by income
Camarillo, California
The average net price at California State University-Channel Islands is about $9,792 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,011 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $24,116. Published in-state tuition is $6,817. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,011/yr
- $30k–$48k$13,125/yr
- $48k–$75k$16,151/yr
- $75k–$110k$21,127/yr
- $110k+$24,116/yr
California State University-Channel Islands cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $9,792
- In-state tuition
- $6,817
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,697
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does California State University-Channel Islands actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at California State University-Channel Islands is about $9,792 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does California State University-Channel Islands cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at California State University-Channel Islands is about $12,011 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at California State University-Channel Islands?
- At California State University-Channel Islands, published in-state tuition is $6,817 and out-of-state tuition is $18,697 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is California State University-Channel Islands worth the cost?
- FindU gives California State University-Channel Islands a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)