Founded in 1965, California State University, San Bernardino or CSUSB is a state-funded university in San Bernardino, California. It is part of the California State University System. The university enrolls more than 15, 000 students every year. The campus covers over 1,300,000 square feet.
CSUSB offers more than 70 programs and certificates and comprises five academic colleges in the following fields:
CSUSB has facilities for basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming and tennis. The school colors are Columbia blue and black. The sports team of CSUSB is known as the ‘Coyotes’. They participate in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in the NCAA's Division II.

The school is known for its programs in mathematics, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Cal State San Bernardino does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 510.
Cal State San Bernardino has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal State San Bernardino had 17,066 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population.
Cal State San Bernardino values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Pky
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
General Phone: (909) 537-5000
http://www.csusb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 885 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, social services, political science, English composition, ... |
| Business And Management | 705 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 402 | education, educational administration, school counseling, trade and industrial teaching, math teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 284 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 246 | family studies, social work, public administration, human services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 155 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 130 | health and physical education, dietitian, vocational counseling |
| Media | 115 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing |
| Science | 95 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Mathematics | 71 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 57 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer science, information technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 34 | health service and sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Medical Administration | 4 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State San Bernardino in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,595 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 775 | 21 |
In 2007, Cal State San Bernardino had a total enrollment of 17,066 students (14,282 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Cal State San Bernardino offers campus housing for 1,411 of its 14,282 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Bernardino, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,428 | 5,861 | 62% | 1,845 | 31% |
| Men | 3,385 | 2,010 | 59% | 647 | 32% |
| Women | 6,043 | 3,851 | 64% | 1,198 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,455 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,625 |
| Room and board | $ 9,000 |
| Room charge | $ 4,185 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,217 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,380 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,213 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State San Bernardino participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114200)
Cal State San Bernardino has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 173 | 108 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 49 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $121,318 | 4 | $107,595 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $120,056 | 6 | $104,100 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 115 | $92,208 | 63 | $89,936 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $76,315 | 45 | $73,866 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $60,205 | 45 | $57,937 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $54,084 | 55 | $53,427 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 244 | $78,117 | 208 | $69,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 86 | 143 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 65 | 86 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State San Bernardino Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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