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 - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Bakersfield. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 45,629 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $14,280 (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 |
| Taft College 27.8 miles from Bakersfield |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,852 ($1,108) | Not Offered | 4,464 | 28 to 1 |
