California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · City · 8,577 students

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Year

Public

City

Medium (3k–10k)

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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

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Location

Bakersfield, CA, 93311-1099 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

LAX · Los Angeles

105 mi away

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Admission Rate

94%

Cost of Attendance

$19,522

per academic year

Graduation Rate

50%

Median Earnings

$59,009

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$16,600

at graduation

Enrollment

8,577

Medium (3k–10k)

Cost

In-state tuition

$8,090

Out-of-state tuition

$20,690

Room & board

$15,076

Avg net price

$5,652

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$3,536

$30–48k

$3,817

$48–75k

$5,835

$75–110k

$9,480

$110k+

$16,069

Admissions

Admit rate

94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate

50%

1st-yr retention

79%

Consumer completion

64%

Median earnings (6yr)

$44,282

Median earnings (10yr)

$59,009

Median debt

$16,600

Monthly loan payment

$176

Student Body

Men 35%Women 65%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

61%

First-generation

58%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

17%

Race & ethnicity

White

12%

Hispanic

70%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$44,282

10 years after entry

$59,009

Business Administration, Management and Operations362

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities317

Psychology, General277

Criminal Justice and Corrections168

Sociology134

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods131

Communication and Media Studies102

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing87

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness80

Computer Science65

English Language and Literature, General62

History57

Biology, General55

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other41

Fine and Studio Arts35

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics25

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$11,613/mo

Instructional spend/student

$8,900

Federal loan rate

23%