Skip to Main Content
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    NG
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    C+
  12. Safety
    B-
View Full Report Card
California State University - San Bernardino is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Address
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Website
csusb.edu
Work Here? Claim Your College

California State University - San Bernardino Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
58%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
780-980
ACT Range
16-20
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Improve Your SAT/ACT Scores with Test Prep

Cost

Net Price
$6,444/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $3,891/ year
  • $30-48k
    $4,895/ year
  • $49-75k
    $8,242/ year
  • $76-110k
    $12,239/ year
  • $110k+
    $15,213/ year
Student Loan Options from Lenders
Learn More
  • 1% Cash Back + affordable rates starting at 3.82% APR w/auto debit discount
  • No application, origination or disbursement fees

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
30:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.143 responses
44%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.145 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.146 responses
Do You Work at California State University - San Bernardino? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    925 Graduates
  • Psychology
    597 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    254 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    229 Graduates
  • Sociology
    227 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    213 Graduates
  • Communications
    186 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    146 Graduates
  • Arts
    134 Graduates
  • Nursing
    118 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,478Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
69%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 99 responses
Report
  • Commuter
    27%
  • Kind, not a single student has been rude to others
    16%
  • Very kind and helpful
    14%
  • I commute.
    13%
  • Students are really upbeat and considerate
    11%
  • Commuting or chilling at school
    8%
  • Scholar's
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.190 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.234 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 104 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    40%
  • Commuter
    29%
  • Friendly
    16%
  • Pretty
    7%
  • Natural
    6%
  • Athletic
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.111 responses
Colleges like California State University - San Bernardino
More

California State University - San Bernardino Reviews

2,340 reviews
All Categories
This school is very diverse! I love it! I am a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and it has boosted my college experience in every aspect. The professors on this campus are very helpful and considerate towards you as a student and the campus is very scenic and beautiful. Some people think that San Bernardino is a bad area because of the media and rumors about the area. But in reality CSUSB is not in a bad area, it's surrounded by a vast area of mountains and safe neighborhoods come through to CSUSB, and experience the coyote lifestyle
Start Your Review of California State University - San Bernardino
Rate It!
CSUSB is a great commuter college. It is easily accessible to all surroundings cities that are still too far to travel to L.A. All staff encountered have been friendly and helpful. There is plenty going on around campus. The gym is included in tuition and it amazing! However, the only downside to CSUSB is the surrounding area. There is no "college town" surrounding the school aside. There is nothing cool to do or anywhere to hangout off campus. This school is great if you're commuting, but if you're looking to live on campus and have the entire college experience I would further explore your options.
It is affordable and there are some great professors here. It is kind of a small school and definitely old. The classes are way too small and the desks barely leave any room. It definitely needs a renovation! Also, Because of the area that its' in, there has been some crime on campus from cars being broken into to girls being assaulted. I've never been to any other university before so I'm not sure how common this is.

If you're looking for something affordable and local, this is the school for you.