California State University-San Bernardino

California State University-San Bernardino is a public university located in San Bernardino, California, and is part of the California State University system. Established in 1960, it serves the Inland Empire region and also operates a Palm Desert Campus. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across fields such as business, education, social sciences, natural sciences, and public administration. It is known for serving a diverse student population and for its emphasis on access to higher education. California State University-San Bernardino attracts students seeking a comprehensive public university experience in Southern California with strong community ties.

California State University-San Bernardino was founded in 1960 when legislation created San Bernardino-Riverside State College to serve the growing Inland Empire region of Southern California. In 1963, trustees selected a site in north San Bernardino, and the institution was renamed California State College at San Bernardino. The campus opened in 1965 with 293 students under founding president John M. Pfau, who had been appointed in 1962. During the late 1960s and 1970s, the university expanded its academic programs, added a library and student housing, and developed additional campus facilities. In 1984, after meeting system requirements, California State University-San Bernardino officially gained university status and adopted its current name. Over the following decades, the institution broadened graduate and professional offerings and established a Palm Desert Campus, shaping its role as a comprehensive public university in the region.