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Cal State San Bernardino received national recognition for its academic excellence, affordability and student success in Money.com’s 2025 list of the Best Colleges in America, earning a five-star rating.
July 8, 2025

All 23 California State University campuses were rated four stars or higher in Money.com’s 2025 list of the Best Colleges in America, with 15 campuses landing in the top 10 percent of colleges nationwide. Among them, CSUSB emerged as a five-star standout — one of only nine CSU campuses to receive Money’s highest distinction.

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.

Student celebrating graduation at the CSUSB spirit letters with the College Futures Foundation California Mobility Index graphics badge.
February 20, 2025

The College Futures Foundation, through its Four-Year California Mobility Index, recognized 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 economic ladder.

SMSU South Clock Tower
April 3, 2023

Cal State San Bernardino is proud to change the lives of students and their families by moving them up the social and economic ladder of society.