Bakersfield is a city in California and it is the county seat of Kern county. Its population is 579,295. There are 3 colleges near Bakersfield, California - 2 public and 1 private schools. All schools are located in the city limits (boundaries). All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 41,515 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $23,218 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Bakersfield In Bakersfield |
Public four-years |
$20,687 ($8,087) | $19,691 ($9,611) | 10,419 | 20 to 1 |
| Bakersfield College In Bakersfield |
Public four-years |
$11,300 ($1,430) | Not Offered | 30,746 | 31 to 1 |
| California Aeronautical University In Bakersfield |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$37,667 | $8,520 | 350 | 8 to 1 |
