| CSU Bakersfield vs. Seattle |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #148 in National Universities #8 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,696 California Residents $19,576 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$54,285 |
| expensive$9,130 California Residents $18,634 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,795 |
| Less$9,655 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier86.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.15% |
| Lower9.25% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.86% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,613 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,121 |
| Larger8,188 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,046 |
| Smaller1,425 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,075 |
| Larger1,893 | Online Student Population | Smaller386 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 664 | Number of faculties | 676 |
| Lower$91,538 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,573 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.