Acceptance Rate
94%
Bakersfield, CA
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Admissions
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Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
160 grads
Education, General
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
8,865 undergrad • 1,554 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
14%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
67%
Asian
7%
Other / Multi-racial
8%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Bakersfield, CA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
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
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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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
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099