| Seattle vs. CSU Bakersfield |
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|---|---|---|
#148 in National Universities #8 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,721 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,087 California Residents $20,687 Out-of-State |
| expensive$24,216 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,611 California Residents $19,691 Out-of-State |
| More$31,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,220 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,310 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter76.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.85% |
| Favorable13.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.42% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,189 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,419 |
| Smaller4,078 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,865 |
| Larger3,111 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,554 |
| Smaller564 | Online Student Population | Larger1,212 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 782 | Number of faculty | 626 |
| Lower$74,319 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.