California State University-Bakersfield

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	500
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Bakersfield, California, CSU Bakersfield is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that CSU Bakersfield is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-Bakersfield is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.

CSU Bakersfield boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,579

Cost of attendance at California State University-Bakersfield in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,459

Cost of attendance at California State University-Bakersfield in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at California State University-Bakersfield received on average $10,725 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,725

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	934	67%	$5,299	$4,948,892
Other Federal Grant	935	67%	$5,405	$5,053,464
State Grant/Scholarships	1,057	76%	$2,510	$2,653,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	917	66%	$5,853	$5,367,443
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,219	88%	$10,725	$13,074,237

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Bakersfield students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Bakersfield students is 47.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.5%.

47.6%

asian 57.0% 53 students
African American 39.8% 41 students
white 49.0% 96 students
unknown 60.0% 12 students
hispanic 47.7% 437 students
International Students 41.9% 26 students
Mixed Race 40.4% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big West Conference
Basketball Big West Conference
Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Bakersfield provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Bakersfield offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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