California State University-Bakersfield
CSU Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California 93311-1099
Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
California State University-Bakersfield is a public institution in Bakersfield with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 8.2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,009 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,825.
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California State University-Bakersfield Launches New Data Science Minor
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$5,825
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,270
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
61
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (68)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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10-Year Earnings by Gender
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Source: Wikipedia
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Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average