California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1965Midsize citySEVP certified

About

California State University, San Bernardino (Cal State San Bernardino or CSUSB) 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 169 acres (68 ha) in Palm Desert, California, opened in 1986. Cal State San Bernardino's fall 2025 enrollment was 19,049. In fall 2025, it had 1,084 faculty, of which 436 were on the tenure track. Total staff (excluding student employees) were 952. The university offers 232 degrees; a full list of all available bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificates can be found online at the above links.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$21,844
Estimated total for international students: US$30,288
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$8,524
Total cost for in-state students: US$16,968

Net price calculatorwww2.calstate.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 15,023
Graduate students: 3,127
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 22 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 94%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 53%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$61,951

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (118)

Bachelor's degrees67 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Master's degrees41 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduate certificates9 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer ProgrammingEducational/Instructional Media DesignForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.