Opportunity Starts Here
At CSUSB, you won’t just attend college — you’ll Define Your Future. With a campus full of first-generation trailblazers, diverse voices and bold ambition, you’ll find your community and your purpose here.
What Sets Us Apart
A CSUSB education doesn’t just open doors — it changes lives. Nationally ranked for social mobility, the university empowers students to increase their lifetime earnings and create better futures for themselves and their families. With affordable tuition and top-tier academics, CSUSB delivers long-term value you can count on.
Student Spotlight
Luis
Major: Communication Studies
“The campus has an amazing community of people who always make you feel welcome.”
Top Reasons Students Choose CSUSB
At Cal State San Bernardino, college isn’t just about classes—it’s about discovering who you are, what you love, and where you’re going next.
- National Recognition: We’re ranked #3 in the nation for social mobility (Wall Street Journal). That means CSUSB helps students graduate and build stronger futures for themselves and their families.
- Affordable for You: CSUSB is ranked among the Top 10 most affordable universities (EdSmart). With 80% of Coyotes getting financial aid and over $225 million awarded each year, we help make college fit your budget.
- Safe & Supportive: CSUSB is one of the safest campuses in the CSU system, so you can focus on learning, making friends, and getting involved.
- First-Gen Friendly: If you’re the first in your family to go to college, you won’t be alone—78% of our students are, too. Nearly 80% are students of color, and our diverse, welcoming community is here to support you every step of the way.
- Programs That Matter: With 70+ majors to choose from—including highly ranked programs in business, cybersecurity, education, the arts, and social sciences—you’ll find the right path for your goals.
Explore Majors
CSUSB programs prepare students for the industries shaping tomorrow — from nursing to entrepreneurship and beyond. With career-focused programs and real-world learning integrated into the curriculum, you’ll turn class projects into portfolios, and passions into professions.
CSUSB Virtual Tour – Coyote Walk
CSUSB By the Numbers
27:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
78%
First-generation students
70+
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
Life as a Coyote
Discover how CSUSB helped two inspiring Coyotes overcome barriers, discover their purpose and achieve their goals.
Marilyn Monroy
Two-time alumna Marilyn Monroy was inspired by her family to pursue higher education and a career in counseling to do what has always come naturally to her – help others.
“CSUSB helped shape my future by teaching me the value of resilience and the strength that comes from community. Through the support and resources on campus, I found clarity in my purpose and the confidence to pursue my goals.” – Marilyn Monroy ’22 ’25, CSUSB alumna
Jalonis Taylor
What attracted first-generation student Jalonis Taylor to Cal State San Bernardino was its affordability and the university’s proximity to his family. With financial aid from FAFSA, Taylor was able to take the next step in his educational journey at CSUSB.
“I thought being in college was unattainable after I graduated high school, which led to gap years. However, I have realized that it’s completely possible, affordable and attainable.” – Jalonis Taylor, CSUSB student.
Stories from the Pack
Behind every CSUSB story is grit, vision and community. Stories from the Pack is more than inspiring — it’s proof that with support and opportunity, CSUSB students and alumni thrive, lead, and make a lasting impact in their communities.