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California Aeronautical University

Bakersfield, California 93308

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California Aeronautical University is a private suburban institution in Bakersfield, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 383 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,361 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,205.

Established
1926
Mascot
Ernie the Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
383Students
14:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$38,361Earnings 10yr
$38,205Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California Aeronautical University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,465
Room & Board$8,150
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$44,854
Average Net Price$38,205
Median Debt at Graduation$30,705
Monthly Payment (10yr)$326

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$34,367
$30–48K$34,853
$48–75K$37,028
$75–110K$41,966
$110K+$43,331

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,205

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,354

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
383
Gender Split
11% / 89%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 7%
Hispanic 38%
Asian 9%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.9%
Freshman Retention62.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,182
8 Years$39,771
10 Years$38,361

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,000
Men
$41,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#4
Forbes
#294

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
106 mi(184 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
217 mi(376 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
247 mi(428 min)

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