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Seaside, CA · Camarillo, CA
| California State University-Monterey Bay | California State University-Channel Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,663/yr | $9,849/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,970/yr | $6,857/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $12,750 | $15,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,981/yr | $7,083/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,440/yr | $9,083/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,281/yr | $12,286/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,818/yr | $20,473/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $135/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,234/yr | $15,490/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $21,618/yr | $20,640/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $899/yr | $944/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,185/yr | $3,878/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,987/yr | $23,561/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,779/yr | $7,159/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,379/yr | $19,759/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 43% | 47% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 24% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 95% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 11,769 | 10,082 |
| Students accepted | 11,160 | 9,382 |
| Students who enrolled | 943 | 568 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,247/yr | $62,152/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,050–$82,407 | $36,869–$86,521 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 74% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 55% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,648/yr | $46,785/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | 65% |
| Students who transfer out | 5.4% | 5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,080/yr | $55,406/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Psychology 13% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 13% | Psychology 20% · Health Professions 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Psychology — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 12% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $117,088/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $105,293/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,819 | 5,013 |
| Students per professor | 24 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 806 | 474 |
| Average professor pay | $12,135/mo | $12,682/mo |
| Full-time professors | 51% | 54% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $28,759 | $27,978 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Seaside, CA | Camarillo, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1994 | 2002 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Men | 41% | 34% |
| Women | 59% | 66% |
| White students | 26% | 22% |
| Black students | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 56% | 60% |
| Asian students | 6% | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 52% | 51% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 23% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 28% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,704/yr | $13,045/yr |
| Endowment | $43.5M | $19.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,376 | 1,528 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,786/yr | $9,740/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,316/yr | $4,920/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 289 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $932,670 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $6.9M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $7.1M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $39,891 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.