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California State University San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

What are your chances of getting into California State University San Bernardino?

California State University, San Bernardino is a large public university in San Bernardino, set at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains and shaped by the Inland Empire region it serves. It is known for strong regional access, broad undergraduate and master’s offerings, and growing graduate and professional programs, with nationally accredited programs across the university. CSUSB’s student body is notably diverse, and many students are first-generation and from the surrounding counties, which gives the campus a practical, community-oriented feel. Student life is supported by active student government, orientation programming, and campus services that emphasize connection, leadership, and engagement. With a very high admit rate and a middle SAT range of 910 to 1080, it tends to fit students who want an affordable public option, are comfortable in a commuter-leaning environment, and value opportunity, support, and upward mobility more than prestige.

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California State University San Bernardino

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California State University San Bernardino

Admit rate 94% · SAT 910–1080

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Strengths

  • Broad range of programs, including more than 70 degree options and professional pathways.
  • Very diverse student body with a strong first-generation and regional student presence.
  • Accessible admission profile makes it a realistic option for many applicants.
  • Campus support structures emphasize student engagement, leadership, and transition into college life.

Things to weigh

  • The campus is heavily shaped by commuter and regional enrollment, so it may feel less residential than some applicants want.
  • Four-year graduation rates are modest, so students may need to plan carefully and use advising well.
  • The academic profile is accessible rather than highly selective, so applicants seeking an ultra-competitive peer environment may want to look elsewhere.
  • Its location in San Bernardino is practical and affordable for many students, but it may not offer the same concentration of big-city amenities or traditional college-town energy as some alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into California State University San Bernardino?+

California State University San Bernardino admits about 94% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score between 910 and 1080 on the SAT. Enter your GPA and test scores above and this calculator estimates your personal chances in seconds, and tells you whether California State University San Bernardino is a safety, match, or reach for your profile.

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It compares your academic profile to each college's real admitted class. We look at where your GPA and test scores fall within a school's 25th to 75th percentile range, combine that with the school's overall admit rate, and factor in your extracurricular strength, then translate it into a clear percentage and a Safety, Match, or Reach label. Everything recalculates instantly as you add schools or adjust your stats.

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Roughly above 60% is a Safety, you're comfortably ahead of the typical admitted student. Around 30 to 60% is a Match, realistic and worth prioritizing. Below 30% is a Reach, still absolutely worth applying to if it's a dream school. The strongest college lists balance all three, and Counselly helps you build exactly that kind of list.

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