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California State University-Channel Islands

California State University, Channel Islands, often abbreviated as CSUCI, is a coeducational, public university located in Camarillo, California. It was established in 2002 as a new campus under the California State University system. The campus of CSUCI stretches across nearly 670 acres of rural land. The university grants admission to more than 2,000 students every year. California State University, Channel Island offers study programs in the fields of liberal studies, art, science, and sociology, among others.

The students organizations and clubs within the university include the Political Action Club, Association of Health Pre-Professionals, Computer Science Club, Chabad Jewish Student Organization, El Club de Español, Rotaract Club of CSUCI, Hillel Student Organization of CSUCI, and Free Radicals Science Club.

The athletic teams of California State University, Channel Islands are called the Dolphins. The official mascot of the University is Tsunami, the dolphin. The Dolphins participate in various intramural sports including quick ball, basketball, flag football, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and volleyball.

Campus Location

One University Dr
Camarillo, CA 93012
USA
Main Tel: (805) 437-8400
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

California State University-Channel Islands Highlights

Where California State University-Channel Islands stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in art studies, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and science.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Selective admissions.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor40214
Master212

CSU Channel Islands Students

The student enrollment at CSU Channel Islands was 3,599 in 2007 (3,120 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,452
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,622
Room$ 7,000
Board$ 2,800
Books and supplies$ 1,300
Other$ 3,400

Financial Aid: CSU Channel Islands participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  32
Without tenure; working toward tenure  46
Without tenure; tenure not available  44

Housing and Meals

CSU Channel Islands provides on-campus housing for 779 of its 3,120 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

CSU Channel Islands Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men44%
Women45%
All45%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal440-550
Math440-550

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (37 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (82 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Environmental Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded)

  • Educational Leadership and Administration

LIBERAL ARTS (172 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (4 awarded)

  • Mathematics

SCIENCE (30 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (78 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at CSU Channel Islands with government-defined occupation categories.)

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