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Overview |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | San Bernardino, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 18,925 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #902 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | csusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $6,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $10,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| Applied | 22,263 | 12,772 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 12,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 910/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $170 |
Diversity |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Bernardino is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (18,925 students vs. 14,523 students)
CSU vs. California State University-San Bernardino Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or California State University-San Bernardino?
- California State University Chico and California State University-San Bernardino cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU as California State University San Bernardino ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Bernardino than CSU ($6,645 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University San Bernardino are 23.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,996 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University San Bernardino than California State University Chico (85% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University San Bernardino students is 0.9% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($10,421 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. California State University-San Bernardino Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or California State University-San Bernardino? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Bernardino or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 116 points higher than at California State University-San Bernardino (887)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at California State University-San Bernardino (18)
- Accepted freshman California State University-San Bernardino students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.37)
- California State University-San Bernardino has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. California State University-San Bernardino Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or California State University-San Bernardino? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between California State University-San Bernardino and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than California State University San Bernardino (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $5,600 more per year than California State University-San Bernardino graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $46,800)
- California State University San Bernardino students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $17,000)
- California State University-San Bernardino graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($170 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Bernardino students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/