California State University, San Bernardino
71%
Acceptance rate
$21,900
Tuition/yr
20,000
Enrollment
About California State University, San Bernardino
Public CSU in Inland Empire, CA. Strong business, engineering, and education programs serving regional community.
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a public university established in 1965 and part of the 23-campus California State University system. Located in San Bernardino in Southern California's Inland Empire region, it enrolls approximately 20,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs spanning seven academic colleges.
CSUSB offers more than 70 degree programs through colleges covering arts and letters, natural sciences, business, education, and social and behavioral sciences. The Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration houses programs in business administration, accounting, and information management, and its MBA has been recognized by CEO Magazine as a Tier One global program. The university also offers programs in computer science, nursing, social work, public health, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
CSUSB has a strong academic-value reputation: U.S. News and World Report ranked it 16th nationally for social mobility and 45th for best value in its 2025 list, making it the highest-ranked California public university in that value category. The Wall Street Journal's 2026 Best Colleges list placed it 2nd in the nation for social mobility. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and draws students from 61 countries.
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Campus & Location
CA
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- CSUSB's annual international undergraduate tuition is approximately $21,900 for 2025-2026, placing it in the lower-cost tier among California public universities and making it a more affordable path to a US degree than many peer institutions in the state.
- F-1 graduates in eligible STEM fields, including computer science, engineering, and several business programs, can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of the standard 12-month OPT, giving Nepali graduates up to three years of authorized US work experience after graduation.
- The university's internationally recognised strength in business (Tier One MBA, CEO Magazine 2025) and its growing programmes in computer science and public health align well with fields where Nepali students commonly seek graduate and undergraduate pathways.
- CSUSB's scholarship portal is open to international students and the university holds a Study Abroad Aid ranking of 32nd among Best Value Hispanic Serving Institutions for international students, signalling an institutional commitment to keeping costs manageable for international enrolees.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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