California State University-San Bernardino

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2023 Average Net Price

$6,645

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

98.2%

12,772 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

18,925

77.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.7%

1,357 Graduates

About

California State University-San Bernardino is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-San Bernardino were General Business Administration & Management (776 degrees awarded), General Psychology (567 degrees), and Sociology (332 degrees).

In 2023, 5,141 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-San Bernardino. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,379 degrees), 4.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (683 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-San Bernardino is $5,742, which is $−18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-San Bernardino was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,374 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-San Bernardino is $5,742, which is $18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,645.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending California State University-San Bernardino received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California State University-San Bernardino was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-San Bernardino is $−18,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-San Bernardino (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,645

2023 Value

24.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California State University-San Bernardino had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,645. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California State University-San Bernardino grew by 24.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-San Bernardino (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,047

Room and Board

$1,393

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-San Bernardino was of $15,047 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.37% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,393. The cost of books and supplies increased by 21.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-San Bernardino (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at California State University-San Bernardino received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.27% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-San Bernardino (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-San Bernardino was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3374 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-San Bernardino received 12,772 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 17.6% annual growth. Out of those 12,772 applicants, 12,548 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.2% acceptance rate.

There were 18,925 students enrolled at California State University-San Bernardino in 2023. 98% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State University-San Bernardino has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

12,548

Accepted Out of 12,772

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-San Bernardino was 98.2% (12,548 admissions from 12,772 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 17.6%, while admissions declined by 11.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-San Bernardino (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

98%

Submission Percentage (2020)

2,251

Scores Submitted (2020)

98% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-San Bernardino in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-San Bernardino had a total enrollment of 18,925 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California State University-San Bernardino is 14,654 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,271. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at California State University-San Bernardino are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-San Bernardino, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% White, 5.91% Asian, 5.23% Black or African American, 2.52% Two or More Races, 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California State University-San Bernardino in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (46.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.2%) and White Female (5.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.3%) and White Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-San Bernardino in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,925 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-San Bernardino is 14,654 and the part-time enrollment is 4,271. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at California State University-San Bernardino are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-San Bernardino (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-San Bernardino was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), California State University-San Bernardino had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-San Bernardino (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
12,998 enrolled students
White
2,024 enrolled students
Asian
1,118 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-San Bernardino is 68.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% White, 5.91% Asian, 5.23% Black or African American, 2.52% Two or More Races, 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 709 students (3.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,475 more women than men received degrees from California State University-San Bernardino. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-San Bernardino is hispanic or latino (3,379 degrees awarded). There were 4.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (683 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-San Bernardino is General Business Administration & Management (776 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (567 degrees) and Sociology (332 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-San Bernardino, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (109 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (171 degrees), and English (162 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-San Bernardino are Elementary & middle school teachers (303,516 people), Other managers (227,869 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (222,651 people), Secondary school teachers (174,965 people), and Postsecondary teachers (169,664 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-San Bernardino in 2023 are History (109 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (171 degrees), English (162 degrees), Psychology (618 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (192 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-San Bernardino are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at California State University-San Bernardino are History (109 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (171 degrees), English (162 degrees), Psychology (618 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (192 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-San Bernardino are Elementary & secondary schools (821,114 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (423,050 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (332,140 people), Outpatient care centers (246,326 people), and Individual & family services (242,632 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-San Bernardino.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
776 degrees awarded
General Psychology
567 degrees awarded
Sociology
332 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-San Bernardino was General Business Administration & Management with 776 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-San Bernardino according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,833

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,308

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,833 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-San Bernardino, which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,308).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-San Bernardino by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 482 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-San Bernardino in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.14 times more than the 421 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 471 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-San Bernardino in General Psychology, which is 4.81 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from California State University-San Bernardino completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California State University-San Bernardino is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.8% of graduates (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,379 degrees awarded
White
683 degrees awarded
Black or African American
267 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-San Bernardino is hispanic or latino (3,379 degrees awarded). There were 4.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (683 degrees).

3.91% of degree recipients (201 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,271 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,108 degrees awarded
White Female
410 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-San Bernardino is hispanic or latino female (2,271 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,108 degrees).

Operations

California State University-San Bernardino has an endowment valued at nearly $51.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.22M (6.28%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, California State University-San Bernardino had a total salary expenditure of 398M. California State University-San Bernardino employs 170 Professors, 129 Assistant professors and 120 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-San Bernardino are Male Professor (95), Female Professor (75), and Female Assistant professor (73).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-San Bernardino are: Office and Administrative Support, with 226 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 220 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 204 employees.

Endowment

$51.2M

2023 Endowment

9.13%

growth from 2022

California State University-San Bernardino has an endowment valued at about $51.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-San Bernardino grew 9.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.51M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-San Bernardino (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$155M

2023 Salaries

10.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California State University-San Bernardino paid a median of $155M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($398M) and a 10.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$52.3M

Instructional Salaries

520

Number of Employees

In 2023, California State University-San Bernardino paid a total of $52.3M to 520 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

170 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

226 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-San Bernardino were Professor with 170 employees, Assistant professor with 129 employees, and Associate professor with 120 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-San Bernardino were Office and Administrative Support with 226 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 220 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 204 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-San Bernardino was Male Professor with 95 employees, Female Professor with 75 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 73 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-San Bernardino.

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