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California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · City · 8,577 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Bakersfield, CA, 93311-1099 · City campus
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%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
61%
First-generation
58%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
70%
Black
4%
Asian
6%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
4%
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%