Bakersfield College

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

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About Bakersfield College

Bakersfield College is a large, public institution in Bakersfield, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 17,280 students. 21% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $37,291.

Open

Acceptance

$14,621

Net price

17,280

Enrollment

21%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

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

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,621

Average net price

$1,430

In-state tuition

$11,300

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$22,018

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$8,312

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,493

$30–48K

$14,538

$48–75K

$15,011

$75–110K

$17,746

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

Popular Majors

Humanities54.3%

Psychology5.2%

Health & Nursing4.6%

Business4.4%

Biology3.5%

Criminal Justice3.2%

Social Sciences2.4%

Agriculture2.3%

Communications2.1%

Visual & Performing Arts2.0%

After Graduation

$37,291

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,867

Median earnings (6 yrs)

21%

Graduation rate

—

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,893

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

17,280

Total enrollment

64%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

63%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

71%

White

15%

Black

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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