Located in San Bernardino, California, California State University San Bernardino (Cal State San Bernardino or CSUSB) is a renowned public research university. Established in 1965, it is a proud member of the California State University system. The primary campus spans 441 acres (178 ha) in the University District of San Bernardino, complemented by a 40-acre (16 ha) branch campus in Palm Desert, California, which was established in 1986. The fall 2020 enrollment at Cal State San Bernardino reached an impressive 19,404. In the autumn of 2019, the institution boasted a total of 505 dedicated full-time faculty members, with an impressive 76 percent of them being on the tenure track.
California State University San Bernardino is highly regarded for its extensive research activities, providing a wide range of academic programmes. It offers bachelor’s degrees in 123 programmes, master’s degrees in 61 programmes, and two specialised Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programmes. Additionally, it offers 23 teaching credentials to further enhance the educational experience.
CSUSB’s sports teams are widely recognised as the Coyotes and proudly compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association within the Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The nickname was chosen due to the presence of coyotes in the vicinity of the campus, located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The CSUSB women’s volleyball team has achieved an impressive record, with thirteen CCAA titles, eight West Region titles, and even a national title to their name. The men’s football team achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the NCAA Division II national semi-finals and securing the university’s inaugural California Collegiate Athletic Association championship. California State University San Bernardino serves a large Hispanic population.
Situated on 441 acres (178 ha) of solid bedrock on the northern side of the city, CSUSB is surrounded by the majestic San Bernardino Mountains. Over 1,300,000 square feet (120,000 m2) of state-of-the-art facilities have been constructed to cater to the diverse academic and social requirements of students. Campus residential housing offers over 1,500 beds for students.
California State University San Bernardino provides a wide range of degree, credential, and certificate programmes. The university is divided into three colleges, one of which is the College of Arts and Letters.
The university offers a range of academic programmes, including the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Social and Behavioural Sciences, and three vocational colleges.
Jack H. Brown The College of Business and Public Administration, the College of Education, and the College of Extended Learning.
California State University San Bernardino has made significant contributions to the study and comprehension of Middle Eastern Cultures. It stands out among other CSU campuses by providing courses on Arabic language and Islamic history. The University Centre for Developmental Disabilities at CSUSB offers a comprehensive clinical training programme that caters to the needs of autistic children, as well as their parents and siblings. We provide a range of services including evaluation, assessment, training, and ongoing support. CSUSB also has a growing programme in Egyptology, offering a Certificate in Egyptology through the Department of History. Students also have the chance to explore Ancient Egypt at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art RAFFMA, which boasts one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian objects on the West Coast.
In 2018, the most sought-after majors for undergraduates were Business Administration (Management and Operations) at 23.01%, Psychology (General) at 14.31%, and Criminal Justice and Corrections at 6.40%. Among graduates, the most sought-after majors were Business Administration, Management and Operations at 17.47%, Social Work at 14.21%, and Education (General) at 10.82%.
