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California State University-San Bernardino

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Location: California State University-San Bernardino

Cal State San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California 92407-2393

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Urban

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

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98%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

15,771Students

19:1Student:Faculty

55%Grad Rate

$59,977Earnings 10yr

$5,918Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,445

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

121

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (122)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

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

10 Years$59,977

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#171

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vs 2024

Forbes

#425

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#31

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vs 2024

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GolfSoftballVolleyball teamsSoccerGolf hasVolleyballVolleyball championship

History & Fun Facts

•History California State University, San Bernardino was created by the state legislature on April 29, 1960, as the San Bernardino-Riverside State College.
•In 1963 and the college's official name was changed to California State College at San Bernardino.
•It opened in 1965 with 293 students and 30 faculty members.
•CSUSB earned its university status in 1984, officially becoming California State University, San Bernardino.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

153Very High

Estimated from CA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

53 mi(92 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

102 mi(177 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

306 mi(530 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles64 mi

SAN San Diego100 mi

LAS Las Vegas180 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2540 mi · ~73h 23m drive

New York, NY2394 mi · ~69h 10m drive

Hartford, CT2459 mi · ~71h 2m drive

Providence, RI2524 mi · ~72h 55m drive

Albany, NY2402 mi · ~69h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY2281 mi · ~65h 54m drive

Rochester, NY2208 mi · ~63h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY2143 mi · ~61h 55m drive

Philadelphia, PA2336 mi · ~67h 29m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2080 mi · ~60h 5m drive

Harrisburg, PA2244 mi · ~64h 50m drive

Newark, NJ2385 mi · ~68h 54m drive

Washington, DC2242 mi · ~64h 46m drive

Baltimore, MD2262 mi · ~65h 21m drive

Atlanta, GA1879 mi · ~54h 17m drive

Charlotte, NC2062 mi · ~59h 34m drive

Raleigh, NC2179 mi · ~62h 57m drive

Miami, FL2284 mi · ~65h 59m drive

Orlando, FL2145 mi · ~61h 58m drive

Tampa, FL2097 mi · ~60h 35m drive

Nashville, TN1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive

New Orleans, LA1617 mi · ~46h 43m drive

Richmond, VA2229 mi · ~64h 24m drive

Chicago, IL1691 mi · ~48h 51m drive

Detroit, MI1928 mi · ~55h 42m drive

Minneapolis, MN1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive

St. Louis, MO1533 mi · ~44h 17m drive

Kansas City, MO1302 mi · ~37h 37m drive

Indianapolis, IN1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive

Columbus, OH1922 mi · ~55h 31m drive

Cleveland, OH1993 mi · ~57h 35m drive

Milwaukee, WI1691 mi · ~48h 51m drive

Dallas, TX1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive

Houston, TX1320 mi · ~38h 8m drive

Austin, TX1174 mi · ~33h 55m drive

San Antonio, TX1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive

Los Angeles, CA53 mi · ~1h 32m drive

San Francisco, CA378 mi · ~10h 55m drive

San Diego, CA102 mi · ~2h 57m drive

Seattle, WA963 mi · ~27h 49m drive

Portland, OR832 mi · ~24h 2m drive

Denver, CO781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Phoenix, AZ306 mi · ~8h 50m drive

Salt Lake City, UT543 mi · ~15h 41m drive

Honolulu, HI2613 mi · ~75h 29m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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