California State University, San Bernardino SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Cal State San Bernardino’s 93% acceptance rate means qualified applicants have a clear path in. Because the campus is test-free, SAT and ACT scores will not be used, so your priority is meeting course requirements and keeping your GPA strong. The listed scholarships start at 3.25 and 3.50 GPA thresholds, making grades especially valuable.
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California State University, San Bernardino facts and stats
California State University, San Bernardino is a public university in San Bernardino, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 14,993. Cal State San Bernardino has an 80% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 55% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1, and the university uses a test-free admissions policy.
San Bernardino, CA
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Key California State University, San Bernardino application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
June 1
Early Action
Offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
December 16
Financial Aid Priority
May 2
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Cal State San Bernardino is test-free, so SAT or ACT scores are not used for admission and do not need to be planned around its June 1 Regular Decision deadline. Retakes and superscoring only matter if you are also applying to other colleges that use test scores.
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What you'll actually pay
Cal State San Bernardino’s in-state tuition is $6,084, while out-of-state tuition is $12,600. About 78% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $7,215. Submit the FAFSA by the May 2 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Out-of-state tuition at Cal State San Bernardino is $12,600, compared with $6,084 for in-state tuition, and room and board is $15,002. Financial aid is common, with 78% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $13,363. The average merit award is $7,215. Students graduate with an average debt of $17,834.
Student life at California State University, San Bernardino
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Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 2% of women join sororities.
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