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California State University-Bakersfield

CSU Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California 93311-1099

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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.

Established
1965
Motto
`Runners on the rise!
Type
Public university
Conference
Pac-12 conference
Division
Division I

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88%Acceptance
SAT Avg
8,183Students
16:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$59,009Earnings 10yr
$5,825Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Bakersfield Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,696
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,576
Room & Board$14,430
Books & Supplies$1,068
Total Cost of Attendance$18,815
Average Net Price$5,825
Median Debt at Graduation$16,600
Monthly Payment (10yr)$176

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,070
$30–48K$3,977
$48–75K$6,183
$75–110K$10,935
$110K+$16,810

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$5,825

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7500.0%

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 Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,183
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
58%
Pell Grant Recipients
61%

Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Black 4%
Hispanic 69%
Asian 7%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.3%
Freshman Retention79.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,282
8 Years$51,171
10 Years$59,009

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,900
Men
$58,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#31
Forbes
#295
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#28

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
102 mi(177 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
213 mi(369 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
249 mi(432 min)

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