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California State University-San Bernardino

Cal State San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California 92407-2393

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Known for business — excellent value

California State University-San Bernardino is a public institution in San Bernardino with particular strength in business and psychology.

A large campus of 15.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,977 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,918.

Established
1965
Motto
"We define the future"
Mascot
Cody the Coyote
Type
Public research university
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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98%Acceptance
SAT Avg
15,771Students
19:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$59,977Earnings 10yr
$5,918Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-San Bernardino Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,675
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,555
Room & Board$12,996
Books & Supplies$788
Total Cost of Attendance$16,910
Average Net Price$5,918
Median Debt at Graduation$14,715
Monthly Payment (10yr)$156

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,298
$30–48K$4,311
$48–75K$6,381
$75–110K$10,337
$110K+$15,250

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$5,918

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

76.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,445

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

121

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (122)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
15,771
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
60%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Black 5%
Hispanic 72%
Asian 6%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.6%
Freshman Retention77.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,149
8 Years$51,273
10 Years$59,977

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,900
Men
$56,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#171
Forbes
#425
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#31

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Getting There

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