The university was founded in 1970 as the 19th member of the 23-campus California State University system. The university is completely accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with six programs also accredited by national accrediting organizations.

The university has two summer sessions. CSUB offers majors in 31 undergraduate degree programs, seven credential programs in education, and 17 graduate degree programs.

Participants:

The Intensive English Language Center (IELC) offers an Intensive American English language program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for successful academic study in the United States. The non-credit program offers courses in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, including pronunciation. Besides, classes are also offered in grammar, vocabulary, American Culture, academic study skills, including TOEFL preparation. 

Intensive English Language Center offers to study English, learn about american culture, prepare for an American university, access the sights and sounds of California, prepare for the TOEFL and GMAT exams. It helps to learn how to speak American English fluently.

Four sessions are offered throughout the year with 23 hours of instruction per week. Specialized programs can be designed for business and special interest groups according to their language needs and schedule. These courses are most beneficial to businesses, especially oil and agriculture.

Tuition - $2700.00 (fall, winter, spring or summer)
Health Insurance – $237.00
Student Health Center – $72.00
Books and supplies (approximately) – $300.00