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California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About California State University-Bakersfield

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB, Cal State Bakersfield, or CSU Bakersfield) is a public university in Bakersfield, California, United States. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College Bakersfield on a 375-acre (152 ha) campus, becoming the 20th school in the California State University system. The university offers 39 different bachelor's degree programs, 17 master's degree programs, and a doctoral program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.). As of fall 2021, there were more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or the satellite campus, Antelope Valley Center in Lancaster, California. CSU Bakersfield has more than 59,000 alumni from its four schools: Arts and Humanities; Business and Public Administration; Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering; and Social Sciences and Education. The university is primarily a commuter campus serving the city of Bakersfield. CSU Bakersfield's petroleum geology program is the only one offered by a public university west of the Rockies. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution. Alumni include local, state, and federa

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94%

Acceptance

$5,652

Net price

8,577

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

94%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,652

Average net price

$8,090

In-state tuition

$20,690

Out-of-state tuition

$15,076

Room & board

$954

Books & supplies

$19,522

Total cost of attendance

61%

Students receiving Pell grants

23%

Students with federal loans

$16,600

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,536
$30–48K
$3,817
$48–75K
$5,835
$75–110K
$9,480
$110K+
$16,069

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$59,009

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,282

Median earnings (6 yrs)

50%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,900

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,577

Total enrollment

17%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

58%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
70%
White
12%
Asian
6%
Black
4%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

California State University-Bakersfield FAQ

Is California State University-Bakersfield a public or private school?

California State University-Bakersfield is a public institution located in Bakersfield, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Bakersfield?

California State University-Bakersfield has an acceptance rate of 94%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?

The average annual net price at California State University-Bakersfield is $5,652 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,090 in-state and $20,690 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Bakersfield?

About 50% of students at California State University-Bakersfield complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do California State University-Bakersfield graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, California State University-Bakersfield students earn a median of $59,009 per year.

How many students attend California State University-Bakersfield?

California State University-Bakersfield enrolls about 8,577 students.

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