California State University-San Bernardino Acceptance Rate
San Bernardino, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,772
- Admitted
- 12,548
- Yield
- 17.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-San Bernardino's acceptance rate has risen from 84.4% in 2014–15 to 98.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 12,955 to 12,772 (-1%) over that period.
Its 98.2% rate makes California State University-San Bernardino more selective than about 3% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
California State University-San Bernardino has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,955 | 10,940 | 84.4% | 2,724 |
| 2015–16 | 13,804 | 8,916 | 64.6% | 3,005 |
| 2016–17 | 15,740 | 9,152 | 58.1% | 2,791 |
| 2017–18 | 15,637 | 8,934 | 57.1% | 2,517 |
| 2018–19 | 16,045 | 8,798 | 54.8% | 2,682 |
| 2019–20 | 16,311 | 11,183 | 68.6% | 2,885 |
| 2020–21 | 14,435 | 11,277 | 78.1% | 2,286 |
| 2021–22 | 13,057 | 11,878 | 91% | 2,001 |
| 2022–23 | 15,501 | 14,119 | 91.1% | 2,324 |
| 2023–24 | 12,772 | 12,548 | 98.2% | 2,244 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,666 | 7,549 | 98.5% |
| Men | 5,106 | 4,999 | 97.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is California State University-San Bernardino's acceptance rate?
California State University-San Bernardino's acceptance rate is 98.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,548 admitted of 12,772 applicants).
Is California State University-San Bernardino test optional?
California State University-San Bernardino is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-San Bernardino?
California State University-San Bernardino received 12,772 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,548.
Is California State University-San Bernardino getting harder to get into?
California State University-San Bernardino has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.4% in 2014–15 to 98.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csusb.edu/.