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California State University-Bakersfield

Tuition
19,576
Students
12,062
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

12,062

Graduation Rate

49%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.19%

Apply

13,950

Accepted

12,303

Attend

1,204

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$70

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$7,696

Out-of-State

$19,576

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,893

State/Local Grants

$3,284

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,625

Graduate

In-State

$9,130

Out-of-State

$18,634

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,370

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$14,430

Books & Supplies

$1,068

Personal Expenses

$3,782

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

84

Average Assistance

$4,213

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

3

Average Assistance

$1,750

Academics

Graduation Rate49%

Student Faculty Ratio19:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Sociology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Education, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Public Administration

Student Body

Students Enrolled12,062

Undergraduate

10,342

Graduate

1,720

Full-Time

81

Part-Time

19

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes