
California State University, San Bernardino's overall acceptance rate saw a significant increase to 93.2% for the application year 2024, up from 89.7% in 2023. The acceptance rates have shown a steady upward trajectory over recent years, with rates of 90.6% in 2022, 90.9% in 2021, and as low as 78.1% in 2020. Notably, the acceptance rate drastically improved from 68.5% in 2019 and 54.8% in 2018, which indicates a trend of increasing accessibility for applicants. The number of applicants also rose considerably, from 13,984 in 2023 to 14,630 in 2024, contributing to the overall rise in acceptance rates.