| CSU Bakersfield vs. Grand Canyon |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,696 California Residents $19,576 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$17,450 |
| expensive$9,130 California Residents $18,634 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,124 |
| More$9,655 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,183 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier86.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.87% |
| Lower9.25% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.98% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller9,613 | Total Enrollment | Larger101,816 |
| Smaller8,188 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger66,769 |
| Smaller1,425 | Graduate Student Population | Larger35,047 |
| Smaller1,893 | Online Student Population | Larger77,293 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 664 | Number of faculties | 5,696 |
| Higher$91,538 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,822 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.