| CSU Bakersfield vs. CBU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region IX Universities #62 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,087 California Residents $20,687 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$41,228 |
| expensive$9,611 California Residents $19,691 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,562 |
| Less$11,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,319 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.88% |
| Lower10.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.77% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,419 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,902 |
| Larger8,865 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,417 |
| Smaller1,554 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,485 |
| Smaller1,212 | Online Student Population | Larger3,062 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,715) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,430) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 626 | Number of faculty | 771 |
| Higher$104,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,746 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.