California State University, San Bernardino was established in 1960 as part of the California State University system and opened to students in 1965 on a hillside campus at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains. It has grown into a comprehensive regional university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, and is widely recognized for strong social mobility outcomes and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Its College of Business and Public Administration holds AACSB accreditation, and the university is known for cybersecurity, teacher education, and public service programs.
CSUSB serves a highly diverse student body, with a large share of first-generation and Pell-eligible students drawn from the Inland Empire. The campus emphasizes small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and community engagement, supported by programs like the Pfau Library and a growing Palm Desert Campus. Student life centers on a commuter-heavy but increasingly residential community, with Division II athletics as the Coyotes, numerous cultural centers, and strong ties to regional employers.
| Type | Public |
| Location | San Bernardino, California |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Total students | 19,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 24:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| Graduation rate | 60% |
| Average starting salary | $52,000 |
| In-state tuition | $7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,400 |
| Room & board | $14,500 |
| Average financial aid | $10,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | Test blind |
| ACT range | Test blind |
| Average GPA | 3.40 |
| Regular deadline | December 1 |
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