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California State University-Bakersfield

Acceptance Rate 86.55 %
Tuition & Fees $19,576
($7,696)
Student Population 9,613
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,655
Graduation Rate 49 %

Academic Overview

California State University-Bakersfield Campus, Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield is a public, four-years institute located in Bakersfield, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $7,696 for California residents and $19,576 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,130 for California residents and $18,634 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,613 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86.55% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from California State University-Bakersfield varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $50,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CSU Bakersfield's tuition & fees is $7,696 for California residents and $19,576 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,130 for in-state students and $18,634 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,696$19,576
Graduate$9,130$18,634
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CSU Bakersfield. The acceptance rate of CSU Bakersfield is 86.55% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.25%. The average graduation rate is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,655 and 78% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,613 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Bakersfield is 86.55 %.
Acceptance Rate
86.55%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Bakersfield is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Bakersfield is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for California State University-Bakersfield is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for California State University-Bakersfield is 9,613
Student Population
9,613
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Bakersfield is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,655 at California State University-Bakersfield.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,655

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Phone661-654-2782
WEBwww.csub.edu/
Admissionwww.csub.edu/Admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.csub.edu/FinAid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.csub.edu/veterans/
Athleticwww.csub.edu/irpa/_files/Student and Campus Data/CSUB graduation rates reported to NCAA GSR 2006-07 Cohort.pdf
Disability Servicewww.csub.edu/ssd/

Offered Degrees

CSU Bakersfield offers 59 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's380
Master's192
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Other)10

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Bakersfield offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:500)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,600)

Veterans Benefits

California State University-Bakersfield has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges