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A member of CSUSB’s Class of 2025 celebrates during one of the five commencement ceremonies that took place in May
July 1, 2025

The College Futures Foundation’s Four-Year California Mobility Index, along with national recognition by The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, point to Cal State San Bernardino’s effort to help its students forge a pathway to a better life, preparing them for careers that will move them up the social and economic ladder.

A student celebrates at the spring 2024 Commencement ceremony. CSUSB was ranked No. 3 in the nation for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges 2025 list.
September 10, 2024

The university also was listed high on the Wall Street Journal’s Student Experience, Best Value, Best Colleges and Best Salaries categories. In addition, Cal State San Bernardino was one of 25 new colleges to be listed in the ranking’s top 50 this year, “serving their students especially well and leaving them broadly satisfied with their college experience,” the newspaper reported.