California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$11,478

$23,358

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 11,973
Declined 1,861
Total Received 13,834
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Public

8,188

undergraduate students

1,425

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1965, California State University, Bakersfield is a public university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and the arts. It is located on a 375-acre campus in Bakersfield, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 9,613
Established in 1965
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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375-acre campus in Bakersfield (population: 380,874), 112 miles from Los Angeles. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA
93311

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
4%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
11%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 30
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 11,973
Declined 1,861
Total Received 13,834

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,655

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,696
Housing $9,000
Food $4,800
Additional fees $3,782
Books & supplies $1,068
Total $26,346
Average Financial Aid - $9,655
Total with Avg. Aid $16,691

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 788-CSUB
F: 661 654-6800
finaid@csub.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, softball, synchronized swimming, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pacific-10 Conference (Football I-A), Western Water Polo Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music, General yes
National Security Policy Studies yes
Natural Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

9,613

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

8,188
students

Female
66%
5,415

Male
34%
2,773

15%

1,425
students

Female
73%
1,036

Male
27%
389

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

6,630
students

Female
66%
4,400

Male
34%
2,230

19%

1,558
students

Female
65%
1,015

Male
35%
543

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
68%
Hispanic/Latino
12%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: November 30

Spring: August 30

Summer: February 28

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

70

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

120

semester hours

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