California State University-Channel Islands
Locations: Camarillo (CA)
Annual Tuition: $19,759
Student Reviews
Adriana Martinez
Reviewed: 4/2/2026
Degree: Clinical Psychology
CSU Channel Islands professors truly guided me in exploring career options aligned with my major. The staff also encouraged me to apply for different internships to get hands-on experience. The school also held various community fairs to help people find jobs in the area.
Ruben Vargas
Reviewed: 3/18/2026
Degree: Psychology
I attended CSUCI thats California State University Channel island In camarillmo California In 2022. The school is a newer CALSate with it opening in 2002 it use to be the former mental asylum of Ventura County. Since its a former asylum it is secuded deep into the outskirts of town by the mountains. The school offered only under graduate degrees in my time there. The campus is beautiful staff is friendly very helpful to students outcomes but a very boring school for a social life.
Andi
Reviewed: 1/15/2026
Degree: Biology
I transferred to CSUCI from Ventura College in 2015 at the age of 27. As an older student, I struggled to integrate, as most classmates lived in dorms and my class schedule didn’t align with theirs. Without a car, I relied on public transportation and adjusted my schedule accordingly. However, the professors were knowledgeable and helpful when I needed clarification.
Jason Chang
Reviewed: 1/14/2026
Degree: Nursing
Mostly attended satellite campus, but the experience was good. Teachers and environment were very conducive to my overall learning experience. BSN nursing program was challenging enough, but I felt like some of the supporting materials were not very helpful.
Name withheld
Reviewed: 3/5/2020
Degree: MBA
Don’t go here if you can help it. The Dean keeps changing and although the current one will converse with you, he couldn’t give a care at all if you finish in a timely manner. Forget how to pay for it or balance work. If you can’t do a full time track while working, go somewhere else. But if you could go full time spend your money on a place with recognition.
Allie
Reviewed: 6/20/2019
Degree: Psychology
I loved this college. Small classes, and rural setting. It's beautiful. If you are a psychology major it has even more history as some of the buildings used to reside psychiatric patients. I had some amazing teachers, and some not so great teachers, but such is life anywhere you go. My overall experience was excellent!
Angie Arias
Reviewed: 7/17/2017
Degree: Psychology
The campus is small and the class sizes are the same as in high school. It is easy to contact professors without any issues. There is easy access to online databases as well as able to borrow electronics. The school provides students with many support services.
hbxoxo
Reviewed: 9/24/2016
Degree: Special Education
This is a very small, close knit college. There are no sports or sororities or anything like that, so if that is what you are looking for, this school is not for you, But if you are looking for small classes, professors who actually love their job and a whole campus who is willing to help you out, this school is for you. I loved it!
CG
Reviewed: 5/31/2016
Degree: English
I really loved my time at CI. The small class sizes really made for deep relationships with peers and professors. The campus is amazing and they're growing by leaps and bounds every year. I feel very proud to have graduated from such an outstanding school.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 5/31/2016
Degree: Political Science
A wonderful school where the the professors are always willing to meet with you and mentor their students. Small class sizes with all the perks of a big university system.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 7/13/2015
Degree: Political Science
This school provides a private school feel with the connections of a larger university. The faculty for the most part are excellent and want to do everything in their power to help students thrive. I made lifelong friends with my professors and they have been extremely supportive of my chosen career path and have helped me through encouragement and words of wisdom.
Martin Gandara
Reviewed: 5/31/2015
Degree: Elementary Education
I feel a pro to my program is that it is cost effective (not to expensive to attend). I think a con to my program is that students don't have much of a say on where their student teaching placement will be.
Diana Becerra
Reviewed: 1/19/2015
Degree: MBA
Affordable and Challenging MBA Program with Great Professors!
bree castro
Reviewed: 9/11/2014
Degree: Teaching
I'm in a pre requisites teaching credential certification program. Though this is considered a non degree program ,it’s a graduate program because students must have their bachelors completed in order to qualify for teaching credential program. I have my bachelors and going to this university on campus as a second school. It’s part of my graduate studies as I plan to get my teaching credentials in social sciences by end of fall 2015 semester. I'm currently enrolled in a full time Masters Graduate... Read More
Krystal Jepson
Reviewed: 8/5/2014
Degree: Economics
I greatly enjoyed my experience at California State University- Channel Islands. I transferred from another CSU school and the admissions office made the transition very smooth. The school has an excellent faculty and administrations team. I appreciated the small class sizes, the availability of the professors, and the accessibility of resources. Plus the campus is beautiful. I highly recommend this hidden gem of a CSU school.