School Overview
California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB or Cal State San Bernardino) is a public school that is part of the California State University System. It has been recognized by national publications as one of the best public universities in the United States. More than 17,000 students currently attend CSUSB. Only 20 percent of applicants are admitted to the university.
General Information
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Admission Office 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397 (909) 537-5188 Fax: (909) 537-7034 [email protected] Contact: Olivia Rosas Director of Admissions and Student Recruitment |
Main Address 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397 (909) 537-5000 www.csusb.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 13,947 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,968 Degree-seeking undergrads: 13,947 Graduate enrollment: 3,699 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $3,455 | $3,779 | $4,839 | $5,049 | +4.34% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,413 | $1,638 | $1,620 | -1.10% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $9,624 | $9,432 | $9,624 | +2.04% |
| Other | $3,213 | $3,282 | $3,441 | $3,390 | -1.48% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,441 | $10,188 | $11,133 | $11,133 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,339 | $3,408 | $3,840 | $3,369 | -12.27% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $17,048 | $18,098 | $19,350 | $19,683 | +1.72% |
| In-state Off Campus | $17,615 | $18,788 | $21,450 | $21,171 | -1.30% |
| In-state with Family | $4,835 | $5,192 | $6,477 | $6,669 | +2.96% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,481 | 77% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,251 | 65% | $10,228,141 | $8,176 |
| • Federal grants | 1,024 | 53% | $4,451,267 | $4,347 |
| • Pell grants | 1,024 | 53% | $3,880,384 | $3,789 |
| • Other federal grants | 732 | 38% | $570,883 | $780 |
| State and local government grant or scholarships | 894 | 47% | $1,740,548 | $1,947 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 1,056 | 55% | $4,036,326 | $3,822 |
| Student loan financial aid | 720 | 38% | $3,032,756 | $4,212 |
| • Federal student loans | 718 | 37% | $2,945,574 | $4,102 |
| • Other student loans | 13 | 1% | $87,182 | $6,706 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 2654 | 800 | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 64 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 64 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 606 | 156 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 606 | 155 | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 124 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 124 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 35 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 18 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 14 | 341 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 28 | – | – | – |
| Education, General | – | 193 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 120 | – | – | – |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 107 | 16 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 107 | – | – | – | – |
| Writing, General | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 208 | 40 | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/dietitian | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Public Health, General | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 179 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| History | 74 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 74 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 189 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 189 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | 40 | 137 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 75 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 40 | 62 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 252 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 252 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 44 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 44 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 15 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 15 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 86 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness, General | 86 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology/earth Science, General | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 319 | 32 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 319 | 32 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 263 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | – | 23 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, General | 33 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 126 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 92 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | 64 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 10 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 56 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Physical Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Environmental Health B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Museum Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B,C Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
California State University-San Bernardino Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (909) 537-5000 |
| Website: | www.csusb.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Address: | 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2393 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 20,638 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 29 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,737 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,886 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $18,765 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,334 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
California State University-San Bernardino Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at California State University-San Bernardino.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 4 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 6 | 45 | 36 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at California State University-San Bernardino and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,886 |
| Out-of-state | $18,765 |
| Books and supplies | $1,971 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,386 |
| Out-of-state | $17,890 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,457 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,382 | 90% | $10,334 |
| Student loan aid | 696 | 26% | $4,538 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 14,443 | 80% | $9,621 |
| Federal student loans | 5,511 | 31% | $6,056 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for California State University-San Bernardino. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled California State University-San Bernardino students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 16,311 | 6,191 | 10,120 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 18% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
California State University-San Bernardino Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 20,638 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 18,282 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,356 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
California State University-San Bernardino Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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