Each college calculates its own Cost of Attendance (COA) or student budget. At CSU Channel Islands, the student budget is based on the estimated cost of a typical student's tuition and fees, books and supplies, living expenses (housing and food), transportation, and personal expenses for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Knowing your Cost of Attendance is important because it helps determine your financial aid eligibility. The difference between your Cost of Attendance and Student Aid Index is your Financial Need for the academic year. The estimated budgets below represent a moderate standard of living, or Cost of Attendance, for full-time students attending CSU Channel Islands.
Estimated Standard Full-Time Budgets for
2024-2025 (nine-month academic year)
To view your actual charges, go to the myCI Student Center look at the Finances section under the financial account summary.
- Tuition & Fees are based on full–time enrollment
- Non-resident students pay tuition & fees plus $420 per unit
The California State University (CSU) makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, the CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory system wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).
Official university Tuition & Fees can be found on the Student Business Services (SBS) website.
*On-Campus Living Expenses
The above on-campus housing and meal plan rates are averages and are used by the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office for the purpose of packaging financial aid. Actual on-campus housing and meal plan rates are available on the Housing & Residential Education website.
**California Assembly Bill 990 Disclosure
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the Camarillo area is $2,724 per month. (Updated November 2023)
The living expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Channel Islands. A particular student's living expenses may vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
CSU Tuition Increase
The California State University Board of Trustees approved a multi-year tuition proposal that will increase tuition and help to bring stability to the budgets of universities across the CSU system, including CSU Channel Islands. Visit the CSU Tuition Increase webpage for more information and resources.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator provides an early approximation of what a new first-year, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend Channel Islands. It is not intended for use by graduate, transfer, readmitted, continuing, international or part-time students, who should contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office for more information.
The amount you should expect to contribute will also depend on the amount of federal student and/or parent loans you plan to borrow.
Note: Using this online calculator is not an application for, nor an offer of, financial aid. If you find that the format of this Net Price Calculator is not accessible, or for any other accessibility difficulties, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office directly for assistance.