California State University-San Bernardino
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California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a vibrant public institution in the Inland Empire, nationally recognized for driving social mobility and serving a diverse student body. The university is best known for its Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration—home to a premier Cybersecurity program designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence—alongside highly respected offerings in nursing, criminal justice, and psychology. Nestled against the scenic San Bernardino Mountains, campus culture combines a supportive, commuter-accessible atmosphere with active student organizations, NCAA Division II athletics, and deep local engagement. Additionally, CSUSB uniquely expands its academic reach through a dedicated branch campus in Palm Desert, tailored specifically to meet the educational and economic needs of the Coachella Valley.
Wikipedia:California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The main campus sits on 441 acres (178 ha) in the University District of San Bernardino, with a branch campus of 169 acres (68 ha) in Palm Desert, California, opened in 1986. Cal State San Bernardino's fall 2025 enrollment was 19,049. In fall 2025, it had 1,084 faculty, of which 436 were on the tenure track. Total staff were 952.
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