California State University- Channel Islands is regarded as a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI). For HSI Initiatives, it got around USD 16.4 million in federal funding. As of 2017, the Hispanic/Latino student population was 50%.
- Along with affordable learning, California State University- Channel Islands provides financial aid to 83% of its students. The university awards over USD 400,000(INR 30,60,800) as part of California State University- Channel Islands scholarships to excellent undergraduate and diploma students based on academic merit and community service.
- Free educational and recreational opportunities are granted to students of California State University- Channel Islands by The Channel Islands Boating Center (CIBC).