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California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $4,001
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $62,381
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-Bakersfield is a public college in Bakersfield, CA with 8,577 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $4,001 per year ($2,097 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,381 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 13,950
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,303
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-Bakersfield looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,458
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,496
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,816
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$2,097
- $30–48k$2,371
- $48–75k$3,304
- $75–110k$7,017
- $110k+$14,673
Get a personal estimate with California State University-Bakersfield's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $62,381
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $13,246
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,577
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 65%
- White12%
- Hispanic70%
- Black4%
- Asian7%
California State University-Bakersfield FAQ
What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate?+
California State University-Bakersfield admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-Bakersfield test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-Bakersfield?+
In Fall 2023, 13,950 students applied to California State University-Bakersfield and 12,303 were admitted; 1,204 enrolled.
Does California State University-Bakersfield consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-Bakersfield reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-Bakersfield require an essay?+
California State University-Bakersfield reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,458 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $4,001.
What is California State University-Bakersfield's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110486 · How we use this data
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