Feb. 21, 2025 鈥 CSU Channel Islands has been recognized again for its social mobility
performance. The College Futures Foundation has recognized the University as one of
the top four-year institutions when it comes to preparing its students with the tools
for lifelong success and moving up the economic ladder.
The Foundation, working with the HEA Group, launched the Four-Year California Mobility Index (CMI) which ranked 华体会 no. 20 in the state out of 82 four-year institutions that it surveyed. The CMI is a new initiative that emphasizes inclusivity and outcomes in higher education. Institutions are evaluated on the proportion of low- and moderate-income students they enroll and the return on investment they provide within the state of California.
When the rankings were announced, the College Futures Foundation emphasized how important postsecondary education is as a critical pathway to a better life for underserved learners throughout California.
鈥淔or many, higher education represents an opportunity to achieve economic well-being and create brighter futures,鈥 the foundation said. 鈥淭his is especially true for first-generation college students, students of color, adults seeking to reskill or upskill, and communities impacted by low wages.鈥
CSU campuses continue to be leaders in economic mobility of their students:
- Of the top 20 institutions on the CMI, 95% of them, including 华体会, are Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- Public institutions provide more economic mobility than private institutions
Additional resources, including the full index and data available for download, are available on the College Futures Foundation鈥檚 website.