Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 114200
- Phone: (909) 537-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
68.56%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
29:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,405Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
College Video Tour
School Map
Nursing Program
The nursing program at California State University – San Bernardino prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at California State University – San Bernardino is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2002.
Learn more by requesting information now!

California State University – San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA
About
California State University, San Bernardino was founded in 1965 when it was known as San Bernardino-Riverside State College. The school was formed to meet the educational needs of San Bernardino and Riverside counties and was given 430 acres in northern San Bernardino to begin construction of the school. The school had its first graduating class in 1967. Over the years the school has grown, changing its name several times as its enrollment, program offerings and scope increased. The California State University and Colleges System was established in 1972 with previously existing campuses being given college or university designations. The school gained university status within the system and officially changed its name to California State University, San Bernardino in 1984. Since that time the school has continued to expand, building additional facilities to meet enrollment and student needs, as well as provide the high standard of education demanded of schools in the California State University and Colleges System.
Academics
California State University, San Bernardino offers a large number of majors and minors, ensuring that students will be able to find a program that suits his or her academic needs. Students enrolled in an undergraduate program will take courses related to their major alongside general education courses required to earn a bachelor's degree. Additionally, students may pursue a minor degree which allows for study in a field of interest separate from one's major or to augment the education provided by one's major. graduate programs require an undergraduate degree and have a separate admissions criterion.
Academic programs offered include:
Admissions and FInancial Aid
Students interested in enrollment to California State University, San Bernardino must submit a completed application for admission along with standardized test scores and transcripts. Admissions is determined through a scaling combination of test scores and GPA, though special consideration may be given to students who demonstrate exceptional skill and do not meet certain criterion. Residents within the state of California are given admissions priority. Graduate program applicants must have an undergraduate degree and may be required to have a strong GRE or equivalent graduate exam test score to be considered for admissions. The school will review all application prior to the start of the school year and notify individuals regarding admission as soon as the process for review is completed.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial documentation to verify the information provided on the student aid report is true and accurate prior to the disbursement of funds. Students that are California residents having demonstrated academic excellence may be entitled to CalGrant funds aside from those offered for need.
Athletics
The California State University, San Bernardino Coyotes participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) for intramural sports programs. Such programs provide a forum for healthy competition that allows for the development of teamwork, discipline, good health and sportsmanship. Such skills and values are useful for a student's academic and professional career. Additionally, students are encouraged to experience both personal and group success, as well as discover the camaraderie associated with a group of individuals supporting one another in search of a common goal. Programs begin at various points throughout the year and students are encouraged to visit the athletic department for tryout dates and times, as well as to fill out the associated forms.
Athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (Men Only)
- Basketball
- Cross Country (Women Only)
- Golf (Men Only)
- Soccer
- Softball (Women Only)
- Volleyball (Women Only)
- Water Polo (Women Only)
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – San Bernardino has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | 97 |
Master's Degree | 11 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Male | 24 |
Female | 84 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Asian | 25 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 47 |
White | 18 |
Multiple Races | 7 |
Non Resident Alien | 5 |
Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Nursing program at California State University – San Bernardino, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Registered Nurses
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants California State University – San Bernardino accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, California State University – San Bernardino may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
California State University – San Bernardino is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball