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California State University-Bakersfield
CSU Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California 93311-1099
Visit websiteKnown 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
88%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
8,183Students
16:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$59,009Earnings 10yr
$5,825Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.2%
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
Programs (68)
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
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Source: Wikipedia