California State University-Channel Islands Acceptance Rate
Camarillo, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,082
- Admitted
- 9,382
- Yield
- 6.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Channel Islands's acceptance rate has risen from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 93.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,002 to 10,082 (+12%) over that period.
Its 93.1% rate makes California State University-Channel Islands more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
California State University-Channel Islands has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 6.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,002 | 6,518 | 72.4% | 962 |
| 2015–16 | 9,517 | 6,437 | 67.6% | 905 |
| 2016–17 | 10,310 | 7,613 | 73.8% | 1,010 |
| 2017–18 | 10,689 | 8,366 | 78.3% | 955 |
| 2018–19 | 11,330 | 8,876 | 78.3% | 970 |
| 2019–20 | 11,894 | 10,204 | 85.8% | 887 |
| 2020–21 | 10,040 | 7,975 | 79.4% | 632 |
| 2021–22 | 9,244 | 8,597 | 93% | 566 |
| 2022–23 | 10,420 | 9,342 | 89.7% | 635 |
| 2023–24 | 10,082 | 9,382 | 93.1% | 568 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,244 | 5,845 | 93.6% |
| Men | 3,838 | 3,537 | 92.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-Channel Islands's acceptance rate?
California State University-Channel Islands's acceptance rate is 93.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,382 admitted of 10,082 applicants).
Is California State University-Channel Islands test optional?
California State University-Channel Islands is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Channel Islands?
California State University-Channel Islands received 10,082 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,382.
Is California State University-Channel Islands getting harder to get into?
California State University-Channel Islands has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 93.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csuci.edu/.