| CSU Bakersfield vs. UTRGV |
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|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #246 in National Universities #22 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,087 California Residents $20,687 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,799 Texas Residents $19,645 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,611 California Residents $19,691 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,589 Texas Residents $15,971 Out-of-State |
| More$11,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,979 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 990 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter93.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.19% |
| Lower10.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.51% |
| 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 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,419 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,881 |
| Smaller8,865 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,674 |
| Smaller1,554 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,207 |
| Smaller1,212 | Online Student Population | Larger5,219 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| 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: 1,106) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,502) |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 626 | Number of faculty | 1,667 |
| Higher$104,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,370 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.