School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in San Bernardino, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

5500 University Pky
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
Main Phone: (909) 880-5000
Web Site: www.csusb.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 13,104 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.7% of students attend full-time, while 3.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 516 male students and 801 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.2% of the student body, while females made up 60.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (27)%, Asian (6)%, and Native American (1)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 380. One quarter of students scored at least 500.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 390 or higher. One fourth of students scored 510 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Business Administration

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Educational Administration
• General Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Vocational Teaching

• Industrial Equipment Technology

• English Composition
• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies
• Peace Study

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Child Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

School Accreditation

California State University-San Bernardino reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

California State University-San Bernardino is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California State University-San Bernardino belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• California Collegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.