California State University, San Bernadino Acceptance Rate
California State University, San Bernardino has an overall acceptance rate of 34.6% for the application year 2024, with 60,834 applicants and 21,072 accepted. There were no Early Action (EA) applicants or acceptances, whereas the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches the overall rate at 34.6%. The transfer acceptance rate stands at a notable 55%, with 22,500 applicants and 12,375 accepted, reflecting a competitive yet accessible pathway for students. The average GPA among admitted transfer students is 3.68. Additionally, the waitlist acceptance rate is 8.2%, with 3,993 students offered a spot and 326 ultimately admitted.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 60,834
Accepted Applicants: 21,072
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
In the application year 2024, California State University, San Bernardino had an overall acceptance rate of 34.6%, with 60,834 applicants resulting in 21,072 admissions. This represents a slight increase from the previous year’s acceptance rate of 34.0%, though detailed applicant numbers for 2023 are not available. Notably, the acceptance rate dropped significantly from 91.1% in 2022, highlighting a more competitive environment for applicants in recent years. The early action acceptance rate remains at 0%, indicating that all admissions are currently through regular decision.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
California State University, San Bernardino's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 8.2%, with 3993 applicants offered a spot and 326 ultimately accepted. This marks an increase from the application year 2021, where the acceptance rate was only 4.7% despite 6917 applicants being offered a spot. In stark contrast, there were no acceptances from the wait list in 2022, reflecting a 0% acceptance rate, showcasing significant fluctuations in their wait list process. Additionally, the Class of 2020 saw the highest acceptance rate at 15.9%, with 801 out of 5012 offered spots, indicating a trend of variability in recent years.
3993
Offered a Place
326
Admitted
8.2%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
California State University, San Bernardino's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 55%, with 12,375 out of 22,500 applicants gaining admission. This marks a consistent acceptance rate compared to the previous year, 2023, although historical data for that year is unavailable. The average GPA of admitted transfer students is 3.68, indicating a competitive applicant pool. The acceptance rate reflects a robust commitment to welcoming transfer students into the university.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 22,500
Accepted Applicants: 12,375
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.4
SAT
860-1150
Math: 420-560
Reading: 460-573
ACT
-
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 70% |
| White | 10% |
| Black/African American | 5% |
| Asian American | 6% |
| Two or More Races | 3% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
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