| CSU Bakersfield vs. Grand Canyon |
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|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,087 California Residents $20,687 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$18,508 |
| expensive$9,611 California Residents $19,691 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,015 |
| More$11,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,744 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,055 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier93.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.91% |
| Lower10.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.08% |
| 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 Record Admission Test Scores 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 | Larger113,257 |
| Smaller8,865 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger75,936 |
| Smaller1,554 | Graduate Student Population | Larger37,321 |
| Smaller1,212 | Online Student Population | Larger89,777 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| 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: 17,569) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 626 | Number of faculty | 6,413 |
| Higher$104,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.