| CSU Bakersfield vs. UCSD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,087 California Residents $20,687 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,788 California Residents $47,676 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,611 California Residents $19,691 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,097 California Residents $30,199 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,788 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter26.71% |
| Lower10.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.41% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,419 | Total Enrollment | Larger44,256 |
| Smaller8,865 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,955 |
| Smaller1,554 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,301 |
| Larger1,212 | Online Student Population | Smaller236 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher4% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 626 | Number of faculty | 3,651 |
| Lower$104,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$172,028 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.