Admission Requirements — California State University, San Bernardino

Institutional Profile

• Acceptance Rate: Approximately 75 percent overall.
• Undergraduate Enrollment: Approximately 19,000 students.
• International Students: Representing over 40 countries.

Qualification Requirements for International Applicants

• GPA Requirement:
  • International Students: Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Competitive candidates present 3.0 or higher.
  • Nursing (BSN): Minimum 3.2 GPA. Highly impacted.
  • Business Administration: Minimum 2.8 GPA.
  • Computer Science: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Criminal Justice: Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• English Proficiency:
  • TOEFL iBT: 61 (18 in writing).
  • IELTS: 5.5 (no band below 5.0).
  • Duolingo: 95.
  • PTE: 45.
• Supplemental Application: Not required.
• SAT/ACT: Test-blind. Scores not considered.
• Financial Documentation: $37,000 USD required for I-20 issuance.
• Deadlines:
  • Priority (Fall): November 30.
  • Regular (Fall): January 31.
  • Spring: October 1.
• Credential Evaluation: NACES-approved evaluation required for all international transcripts.
• Visa: F-1 student visa required. I-20 issued after admission.

Additional Tips

• Complete the optional CSU Personal Insight Questions for enhanced consideration.
• Apply by November 30 for priority scholarship consideration.
• International students may work on-campus up to 20 hours per week.
• Nursing applicants must complete science prerequisites with no withdrawals.

Summary: CSUSB admits international students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Nursing requires 3.2 GPA. Computer Science requires 3.0 GPA. Business and Criminal Justice require 2.8 GPA. Apply by November 30. Submit NACES credential evaluation and financial documentation for I-20.

Deadline: November 30 priority. Nursing and Computer Science fill early.