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    California State University-Bakersfield

    Bakersfield, CA · West

    Acceptance rate
    93.8%
    Cost after aid
    $5,652
    Graduation rate
    50%

    What California State University-Bakersfield says matters

    How California State University-Bakersfield rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    85%
    12,416 of 14,593
    Yield
    10%
    1,294 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    940-1160
    ACT mid-50
    19-27
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    82%5,106 of 6,199
    Women
    87%7,310 of 8,394

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Considered

    • Talent or ability
    • First generation

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Character or personal qualities

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure California State University-Bakersfield published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission155

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    6,199
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    8,394
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    5,106
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    7,310
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    453
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    9
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    810
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    22
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    14,593
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    12,416
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,294
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    12,850
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    11,398
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,257
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,064
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    802
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    20
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    679
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    216
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    17
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    15
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    1
    History
    1
    Academic electives
    1
    Computer Science
    0
    Visual/Performing Arts
    1
    Total academic units
    16
    Mathematics
    4

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.06
    Submitting ACT Scores
    1
    Submitting SAT Scores
    75
    Submitting ACT Scores
    13
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    940
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,040
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,160
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    490
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    550
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    600
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    405
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    510
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    555
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    19%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    18%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    18%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    21%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    29%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    2.7
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    24
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    48
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    18.7
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    6.6
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    4.8
    SAT Math: 600-699
    14.2
    SAT Math: 500-599
    42.9
    SAT Math: 400-499
    14.3
    SAT Math: 300-399
    23.8
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    0
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    17.3
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    42.7
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    34.7
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    5.3
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    15.4
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    38.5
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    38.5
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    7.6
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    70%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    70%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.5

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Amount of application fee:
    70
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    11
    Priority Date
    30
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Other Date
    2
    Yes, in part
    5
    No
    15
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission32

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    1,657
    Women
    2,811
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    4,468
    Total
    1,407
    Men
    2,476
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    3,883
    Unknown
    415
    Total
    819
    Men
    0
    Women
    1,234

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 70 Semester Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - [ ] N/A - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 120.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: DD-214 provides 6 semester units of credit. ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    120
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://catalog.csub.edu/policies-procedures/registrarsoffice/#evaluationstext
    Academic Offerings and Policies23

    Special Study Options

    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life34

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    8.0%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    100%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    100%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    13%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    87%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    100%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    100%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    100%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    100%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    3.0%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    97%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    23%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Annual Expenses23

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    2062
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15598
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10354
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5244
    Required Fees:
    2062
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15598
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    10354
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5244

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    19

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    978
    Transportation:
    1250
    Other expenses:
    2528
    Books and supplies:
    978
    Transportation
    2474
    Other expenses:
    3144
    Books and supplies:
    978
    Food and housing total*
    18382
    Transportation:
    2536
    Other expenses:
    4274

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-state (out-of-district):
    444.00
    Out-of-state:
    444.00
    Financial Aid121

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    19
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    6,579
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    33
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    9,341
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    28
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,471
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    123
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    12,282
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    2
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,333
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    4
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    11,539

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    2024-2025 estimated

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    31241181

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    22221044
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    412048
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    7000
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    53881273
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    7604343
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    605522
    Federal Work-Study
    51081
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    8260946
    Parent Loans
    11880
    Athletic Awards
    26404

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    11206736
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    859852
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1401236
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    13494228
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    6863592
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    6863592
    Total Self-Help
    292457
    Parent Loans
    2934994

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    968
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    927
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    847
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    831
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    763
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    146
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    642
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    27
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    66%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    14622
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12695
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3310
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2982
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    6,730
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    6,080
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    5,707
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    5,549
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    5,088
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,376
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    3,688
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    140
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    59%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    13161
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    11293
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4242
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4091
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,355
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,090
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,033
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    945
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    827
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    339
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    563
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    4
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    8138
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    6947
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4120
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4106

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    720

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    207
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    205
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    2
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    4
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    28.75
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    28.47
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    1.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    14813
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    14783
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    2000
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    8423

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    217
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    7,253
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    1,573,803

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X
    Other (specify):
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    3
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    2

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Nursing Loans
    X
    State Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    N/A
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred27

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    0.6
    Natural resources and conservation
    0.5
    Communication/journalism
    4.7
    Computer and information sciences
    2.5
    Education
    7.4
    Engineering
    3.2
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    1.4
    English
    1.8
    Liberal arts/general studies
    15.1
    Biological/life sciences
    5.8
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.9
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.6
    Parks and recreation
    4.9
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.3
    Physical sciences
    0.7
    Psychology
    13.8
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    6.4
    Public administration and social services
    0.3
    Social sciences
    8.5
    Visual and performing arts
    1.4
    Health professions and related programs
    4.1
    Business/marketing
    12.8
    History
    2.6
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence119

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    453
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    2,050
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    2,505
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    810
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    3,847
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    4,662
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    8,865
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1,554
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    10,419
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    17
    Hispanic/Latino
    972
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    43
    White, non-Hispanic
    80
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    3
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    104
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    28
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    47
    TOTAL
    1,294
    Nonresidents
    111
    Hispanic/Latino
    5,966
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    360
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,041
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    27
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    554
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    13
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    187
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    318
    TOTAL
    8,577
    Nonresidents
    112
    Hispanic/Latino
    6,107
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    363
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,068
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    27
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    582
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    13
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    189
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    404
    TOTAL
    8,865

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    0
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    2,148
    Postbachelor's certificates
    0
    Master's degrees
    386
    Post-Master's certificates
    0
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    7
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    0
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,002
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    91
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    373
    Total
    1,466
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,002
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    91
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    373
    Total
    1,466
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    276
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    32
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    124
    Total
    432
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    130
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    12
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    69
    Total
    211
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    61
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    23
    Total
    87
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    467
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    47
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    216
    Total
    730
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.466
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.516
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.579
    Total
    0.498
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    336
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    70
    C. Total number who are women
    160
    D. Total number who are men
    176
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    20
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    242
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    83
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    11
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    310
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    94
    C. Total number who are women
    196
    D. Total number who are men
    114
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    1
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    55%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    193
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    59
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    3
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    646
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    164
    C. Total number who are women
    356
    D. Total number who are men
    290
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    21
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    297
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    276
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    70
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    3
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    19
    based on ____ students
    2,024

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    207
    10-19
    207
    20-29
    249
    30-39
    378
    40-49
    349
    50-99
    145
    100+
    68
    Total
    9
    2-9
    35
    10-19
    35
    20-29
    75
    30-39
    96
    40-49
    23
    50-99
    4
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: California State University-Bakersfield's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About California State University-Bakersfield

    California State University-Bakersfield is a mid-sized public university in Bakersfield, CA, in a city setting.

    What California State University-Bakersfield looks for

    California State University-Bakersfield admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

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

      California State University-Bakersfield admits roughly 94% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does California State University-Bakersfield actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $5,652 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is California State University-Bakersfield a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat California State University-Bakersfield as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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