California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

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California State University-San Bernardino is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in San Bernardino, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 15,023. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader California postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 94% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 94% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $4,735 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $2,681/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $120,901. The 4-year graduation rate is 55%, 10 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $59,977.

Acceptance Rate

93.7%

Avg Net Price

$4,564

6-yr Grad Rate

70.8%

Earnings 10yr

$59,977

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
93.7%
SAT Range
ACT Range
Enrollment
15,023
Student:Faculty
22:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$8,093
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,693
Room & Board
$15,002
Students Receiving Aid
57.6%
Median Debt at Grad

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