California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

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Acceptance Rate

94%

Bakersfield, CA

Location

Large City

Campus Setting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

94%

Test Policy

Optional

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Application Fee

$70

Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

20:1

Programs Offered

6

Full-Time Faculty

336

Women Faculty

55%

Research Spending

$75Mper year

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Degree Levels Offered

Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

160 grads

Education, General

Online

121 grads

English Language and Literature, General

46 grads

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

26 grads

Special Education and Teaching, General

15 grads

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

6 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

10,419

8,865 undergrad • 1,554 grad

Undergraduate

8,865

Graduate

1,554

International

1%
  • White

    14%

  • Black / African American

    4%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    67%

  • Asian

    7%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    8%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Large City

Bakersfield, CA

Varsity Athletics

Big West Conference

NCAA Athletics

Division I

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

500beds

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Room & Board

$15,120per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

Big West Conference

ROTC & Veteran Support

Veteran’s Programs Available

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,742per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,622per year

Room & Board

$15,120per year

Estimated Cost

$27,822per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

91%

Receiving Pell Grants

68%

Average Grant

$12,966

Average Federal Loan

$4,682

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

79%

4 Years Graduation Rate

48%

6 Years Graduation Rate

62%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$59,009

79% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at California State University-Bakersfield and return in the fall. 48% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 62% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

48%

4-5 years

14%

6-8 years

3%

Non-grad

35%

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Key Statistics

Type

Public

Tuition

$5,742

Acceptance

94%

Undergrads

8,865

4-Year Grad Rate

48%

Endowment

$37M

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