Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
6,774
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
83%
Average Aid Amount
$11,220
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
982
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
91%
Financial Aid Information at CSU Bakersfield
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 6,774 students (83% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $11,220. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 982 students (91% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at California State University-Bakersfield is $8,087 for California residents and $20,687 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 6,774 students (83% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $11,220. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at California State University-Bakersfield for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 6,774 | 83% | $11,220 |
| Pell Grants | 5,011 | 61% | $5,125 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,057 | 25% | $6,616 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 982 beginning students (91% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 974 students (90% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at California State University-Bakersfield.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 982 | 91% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 955 | 88% | $12,437 |
| Federal Grants | 705 | 65% | $5,893 |
| Pell Grants | 705 | 65% | $5,700 |
| Other Federal Grants | 172 | 16% | $792 |
| State/Local Grants | 885 | 82% | $3,284 |
| Institutional Grants | 727 | 67% | $6,625 |
| Student Loans | 205 | 19% | $4,682 |
| Federal Student Loans | 204 | 19% | $4,479 |
| Other Student Loans | 3 | 0% | $15,370 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,038 have paid in-state tuition rates (96% of undergraduate students) and 42 students (4%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at California State University-Bakersfield.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 1,038 | 96% | $8,087 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 42 | 4% | $20,687 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 929 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended California State University-Bakersfield. Among them, 177 students have lived on campus and 165 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 203 | 207 | 177 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 721 | 597 | 587 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 274 | 164 | 165 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 802 | 784 | $10,418,023 | $12,990 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 265 | 265 | $4,172,323 | $15,745 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 217 | 216 | $3,219,924 | $14,838 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 184 | 184 | $2,324,203 | $12,632 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 73 | 72 | $575,261 | $7,880 |
| $110,001 or more | 63 | 47 | $126,312 | $2,005 |
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