Overview
With a campus nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, California State University-San Bernardino is a 4-year public institution and part of the Cal State system. An Hispanic-serving institution, Cal State San Bernardino is home to six colleges offering undergraduate degrees. In addition to classroom facilities, CSUSB features a security analysis lab, glass blowing facilities, and simulation laboratories. For artistically-inclined students, the CSUSB campus hosts the Robert & Frances Fullerton Museum of Art and Indian Wells Theater.
Acceptance Rate:
98%
Average Net Price:
$8,492
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
985
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,088 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,688 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,002 |
| Books and Supplies | $886 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,421
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,702
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,721
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
75%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2691
64%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,702
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$122,361,592
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$41,573,724
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,840
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,616
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,674
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,335
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
12772
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2108
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 31 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
98%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 985
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
18,925
Total Number of Undergrads
16,067
0
100
19%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
66
Faculty Overview
0
100
47%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
24
Countries Represented
76
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
60%
Student Organizations
150
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
6%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
8%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Coyotes
School Colors
black and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
99
Total Female Athletes
134
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
California State University-San Bernardino Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,800
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
Orange
San Diego
San Francisco
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino HR
Kaiser Permanente
Amazon
County of Riverdale
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,616
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
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