Cal State San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, California · Public
Cal State San Bernardino admitted 94% of 14,947 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 890–1130 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Cal State San Bernardino
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Early decision and early action
Cal State San Bernardino offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Cal State San Bernardino rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Where you live
Considered
- –
Not considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.39 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,197 in-state and $37,077 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $6,645 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Cal State San Bernardino’s acceptance rate?
Cal State San Bernardino admitted 94% of applicants: 14,095 of 14,947 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
What SAT score do you need for Cal State San Bernardino?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 890 to 1130, with a median around 1000. A score at or above 1000 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
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