California State University - San Bernardino

#45 in Best Value Colleges in California

grade B minus
Overall Grade
4 Year
SAN BERNARDINO, CA
Rating 3.68 out of 5 2,657 reviews

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Academics
grade B minus
Value
grade B+
Diversity
grade B+
Campus
grade B
Athletics
grade B
Party Scene
grade B minus
Professors
grade B minus
Location
grade C
Dorms
grade B
Campus Food
grade A minus
Student Life
grade B
Safety
grade B minus

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5500 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407

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About Cal State San Bernardino...

Branch of: The California State University

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (without football)

Athletic Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

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Welcome to California State University, San Bernardino's Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment – your resource for answers to questions about visiting our campus, applying for admission and taking the next steps toward enrollment. California State University, San Bernardino is located on 430 acres at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. We are a medium-sized university featuring, small classes, modern and well-equipped labs and facilities, strong student support services and opportunities for close faculty contact.

Start exploring and discover why CSUSB is the best choice for your higher education.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

78%

SAT Range

910-1080

ACT Range

15-20

Application Fee

$70

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$8,492 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,334 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

89%

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Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

29:1

Evening Degree Programs

80%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 143 responses

42%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 177 responses

52%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 178 responses

Majors

Online

Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
1%
On Campus
0%
Online
99%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

14,580 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,670

Undergrads Over 25

345100%

Pell Grant

66%

Varsity Athletes

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What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 130 responses

Commuter
24%
Very kind and helpful
18%
Kind, not a single student has been rude to others
14%
Students are really upbeat and considerate
13%
I commute.
11%
Commuting or chilling at school
7%
Friendly as well as polite, no aggressiveness
5%

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55%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 222 responses

Poll

61%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 266 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 136 responses

Diverse
38%
Commuter
25%
Friendly
19%
Natural
6%
Pretty
5%
Athletic
2%
Fast-paced
1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$44,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

59%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

90%

National

83%

80%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 111 responses

California State University - San Bernardino Reviews

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I love CSUSB! There are so many academic options available and the perfect program I want to study. The professors are incredible and most are super accomodating. I started at CSUSB during the first year of the covid pandemic and professors were wonderful at helping students adapt to university life while partially online. The campus is beautful, other than the occasional Santa Ana winds. This is a great local campus to pursue a degree!

I loved going to CSU-San Bernardino! The professors are really passionate about their professions and willing to work with the students to help them succeed. the community and staff are also very friendly and welcoming. I met some of my life-long friends here and I had so much fun going to each other activities. Also, the school itself is financially affordable and there is always someone willing to help for those who ask.

The Kinesiology department at CSUSB is phenomenal. The faculty and staff genuinely care for the well-being and futures of the students. They work diligently to not only provide guidance, but also to ensure that students are adequately prepared to enter the field. The encourage research, development, and prepare students to enter either the field, or graduate school programs. The office of Student engagement is proactive in ensuring that they are providing students with the best co-curricular opportunities to engage and get involved, which has shown to significantly increase retention and completions rates among college students.

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