| UCSD vs. CSU Channel Islands |
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|---|---|---|
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #39 in Federal Region IX Universities #77 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,788 California Residents $47,676 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,159 California Residents $19,759 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,097 California Residents $30,199 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,683 California Residents $18,763 Out-of-State |
| More$21,788 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,312 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter26.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.81% |
| Favorable20.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower6.23% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger44,256 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,592 |
| Larger34,955 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,118 |
| Larger9,301 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller474 |
| Smaller236 | Online Student Population | Larger929 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher5% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,526) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 3,651 | Number of faculty | 409 |
| Higher$172,028 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,468 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.