California State University-Bakersfield

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

C-

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About California State University-Bakersfield

California State University-Bakersfield is a mid-sized, public institution in Bakersfield, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 8,577 students. The acceptance rate is 94%. 50% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,009.

94%

Acceptance

$5,652

Net price

8,577

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

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.

Popular Majors

Psychology15.2%

Business14.3%

Humanities13.7%

Social Sciences7.0%

Criminal Justice6.7%

Biology6.0%

Education5.6%

Health & Nursing5.3%

Communications4.4%

Parks & Recreation4.4%

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

Avg. age at entry

58%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

70%

White

12%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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