California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
95% admitted · $10,939/yr after aid
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $3,946
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $61,951
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-San Bernardino is a public college in San Bernardino, CA with 15,023 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $3,946 per year ($2,331 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,951 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,772
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,548
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-San Bernardino looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $16,968
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,524
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,844
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$2,331
- $30–48k$2,416
- $48–75k$3,156
- $75–110k$6,196
- $110k+$13,841
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $61,951
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,625
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 15,023
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 63%
- White9%
- Hispanic73%
- Black6%
- Asian6%
California State University-San Bernardino FAQ
What is California State University-San Bernardino's acceptance rate?+
California State University-San Bernardino admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-San Bernardino test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-San Bernardino?+
In Fall 2023, 12,772 students applied to California State University-San Bernardino and 12,548 were admitted; 2,244 enrolled.
Does California State University-San Bernardino consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-San Bernardino reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-San Bernardino require an essay?+
California State University-San Bernardino reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-San Bernardino cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $16,968 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $3,946.
What is California State University-San Bernardino's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110510 · How we use this data
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