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California State University - San Bernardino
  • 4 Year
  • SAN BERNARDINO, CA
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California State University - San Bernardino
#539 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SAN BERNARDINO, CA
  • 2,776 reviews
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    California State University - San Bernardino Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    8%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,644 / year
    Poll
    45%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 661 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 252 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,000 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 347 responses
    • Commons
      20%
    • Taco Bell
      14%
    • Healthy snacks in the book store or little market
      13%
    • World Of Wings (WOW)
      12%
    • Stir Fry. Probably the healthiest option.
      11%
    • They need a juice it up or green crush
      9%
    • Food on Campus
      6%
    61%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 176 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 131 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      27%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      14%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    83%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 171 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 102 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      63%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      28%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 140 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      30%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      51%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      6%
    • Not very visible.
      11%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 274 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      28%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      61%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      8%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 107 responses
    • Coyote Fest
      31%
    • Late Night With Rec Sports
      30%
    • Movie showings on the library lawn
      23%
    • When certain clubs sell boba to fundraise.
      7%
    • Greek Week
      6%
    • The opening of the DEN
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 182 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      13%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      25%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      21%
    • Parties? What parties?
      37%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 98 responses
    • Coyote Fest
      54%
    • Late night
      23%
    • I have never been to one
      8%
    • A campus endorsed event is not considered a party.
      4%
    • Graduation
      4%
    • It depends. I go to pdc.
      2%
    • Halloween
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    2%
    Women in Sororities
    1%
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 230 responses
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