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$8,093
per year
In-State Tuition
91%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
Cal State San Bernardino is an educational institution in San Bernardino, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Human Services Administration
Engineering
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
CSUSB's Presidential Award gives new nonresident students with a 3.5 high school GPA up to $6,000 a year; apply separately after admission.
For students entering Fall 2027
Merit-Based Presidential Award for Non-Resident Students
Competitive$6,000 per year · Up to $6,000 per academic year, not to exceed nonresident tuition due
Renewable: Maintain a 3.5 GPA each term, 12 units, and apply to renew each term; up to four years for first-time freshmen
Separate application after admission; Fall 2027 window opens April 26, 2027 and closes July 6, 2027. Offered until funds run out.
For new students classified as California nonresidents who pay nonresident tuition. Requires a 3.5 high school GPA (A = 4.0 scale), 12 units, and living on campus the first full year.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$2,681
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$59,977
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,715
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
53 career paths
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