California State University-San Bernardino
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
California State University-San Bernardino is a public institution located in San Bernardino, California with approximately 15,023 undergraduate students enrolled. California State University-San Bernardino has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,564 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $48,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The main campus sits on 441 acres (178 ha) in the University District of San Bernardino, with a branch campus of 40 acres (16 ha) in Palm Desert, California, opened in 1986. Cal State San Bernardino's fall 2020 enrollment was 19,404. In fall 2019, it had 505 full-time faculty, of which 385 were on the tenure track.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,918/year net price and only $12,445 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a bachelor's degree in California, making it a genuinely smart financial choice for cost-conscious students. However, the 55% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish — so you'll want to think honestly about your academic support systems and commitment before enrolling. Worth considering if you're budget-focused and disciplined, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,023 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
California State University-San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2393
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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