Cal State San Bernardino GPA (3.39) & Acceptance Rate (94%)

Q: What share of California State University San Bernardino students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

46.3% of California State University San Bernardino's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.2%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.39, as reported by the college for 2025–26

Average net price: $6,645 a year (2022–23)

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California State University San Bernardino average GPA

California State University San Bernardino reported an average high school GPA of 3.39 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	14.5%
3.75–3.99	14.9%
3.50–3.74	16.8%
3.25–3.49	13.1%
3.00–3.24	15.5%
2.50–2.99	21.2%
2.00–2.49	4%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as California State University San Bernardino reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

California State University San Bernardino acceptance rate

California State University San Bernardino admitted 13,632 of 14,543 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

California State University San Bernardino is a public 4-year university in San Bernardino, California, with 15,365 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What California State University San Bernardino looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with California State University San Bernardino's admissions office before you apply.

California State University San Bernardino didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

California State University San Bernardino awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $6,645 a year at California State University San Bernardino in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is California State University San Bernardino hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. California State University San Bernardino admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at California State University San Bernardino?

A lot: California State University San Bernardino requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can I get into California State University San Bernardino with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 25.2% of California State University San Bernardino's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Is there a minimum GPA for California State University San Bernardino?

California State University San Bernardino doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.39, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of California State University San Bernardino students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

46.3% of California State University San Bernardino's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.2%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How many applicants get into California State University San Bernardino?

California State University San Bernardino's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,632 of 14,543 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Is California State University San Bernardino test optional?

No, it's test blind: California State University San Bernardino doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at California State University San Bernardino?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $6,645 a year at California State University San Bernardino in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at California State University San Bernardino?

Yes. California State University San Bernardino awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does California State University San Bernardino look at legacy status?

No. California State University San Bernardino doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check California State University San Bernardino's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: California State University-San BernardinoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
California State University San Bernardino Common Data Set 2025–26California State University San Bernardino: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.

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