Overview
Enrollment
| Location | San Bernardino, California |
| Online | csusb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
California State University, San Bernardino occupies a 441-acre campus set against the San Bernardino Mountains in the Inland Empire region, approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles. The institution, established in 1965 as part of the California State University system, operates a modern campus with Spanish-Mediterranean architectural influences and maintains a satellite campus in Palm Desert. CSUSB offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic colleges, with notable strengths in business administration, criminal justice, psychology, and cybersecurity, the latter designated as a Center of Academic Excellence by the National Security Agency. The university provides on-campus housing through traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations, primarily serving first-year and transfer students, while competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the Coyotes.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
California State University-San Bernardino is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for California State University San Bernardino within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#902 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#356 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#55 in Best Colleges in California
#25 in Best Public Colleges in California
#61 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1080 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $788 |
| Other Fees | $1,933 |
| Room and Board | $12,996 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,738 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,197 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $788 |
| Other Fees | $1,933 |
| Room and Board | $12,996 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,738 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,077 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110510 IPEDS survey data for California State University San Bernardino.
Current students may use the California State University San Bernardino GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025