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91.1%Acceptance
$7,675Tuition
15,771Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,977Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,675
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,555
Average Net Price
$5,918
Students Receiving Financial Aid
57.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,996
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,005
Books & Supplies
$788
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,459
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,715
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$156/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
23.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
57.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,298
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,311
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,381
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,337
$110,001+ $15,250

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $21,459 sticker price at Cal State San Bernardino. The average net cost is just $5,918 per year. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay only $3,298 annually, while those making $48,000-$75,000 pay $6,381. Even families earning over $110,000 pay $15,250, still below the full cost. Over four years, typical students face $23,672 in total costs.

The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student body where 57% receive Pell Grants. Graduates leave with a median debt of $14,715, translating to monthly payments of $156. With median earnings hitting $59,977 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent less than 3% of income. In-state students get the best deal here, making up 99% of enrollment and benefiting from California's affordable public university system designed for working families.

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