California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a public university founded in 1965, located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains in Inland Southern California. It enrolls more than 20,000 students annually across over 70 baccalaureate and master's degree programs, alongside education credential, certificate, and doctoral programs. Approximately 4,000 students graduate each year, and the university generates an annual economic impact exceeding half a billion dollars for the state.
CSUSB's student body is notably diverse in its socioeconomic composition: nearly 80% are first-generation college students, and 78% receive grants or scholarships. The university is ranked #2 in the nation for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal and #10 for best value in the West by Washington Monthly.
The university serves as a primary center of intellectual and cultural activity for the Inland Southern California region. Its academic offerings span undergraduate and graduate education, with programs designed to serve a broad cross-section of the population, including those who may not have had traditional pathways into higher education.