California State University San Bernardino: Review & Facts

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California State University San Bernardino is a large four-year, public school with 19,805 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1965 and is one of the 5 colleges located in San Bernardino, California.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at California State University San Bernardino.

Majors
Offered
84
California State University San Bernardino implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at California State University San Bernardino is high at 80% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at California State University San Bernardino is average - 63%. Nearly 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California State University San Bernardino is reasonable -- 23:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, $17,700 per year. The additional fees at California State University San Bernardino not covered by tuition are nearly $1,800; which comes to $19,500 annually.

Read the details about California State University San Bernardino additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 15,501 applications were submitted and 14,119 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California State University San Bernardino in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,600
High
California State University San Bernardino offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University San Bernardino, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
California State University San Bernardino offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - around $7,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at California State University San Bernardino. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, California State University San Bernardino seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California State University San Bernardino Location and Address

Postal Address:
California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, California
92407-2393, USA
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