Overview
Cal State Bakersfield is an above-average public university located in Bakersfield, California. It is a mid-size institution. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology.
Medium
City
Public
8,870
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
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85%
- Graduation Rate
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42%
- Average Annual Cost
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$16,714
- Average Net Price
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$5,687
- Salary After Graduation
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$41,900
- Athletics Website
- gorunners.com
- In-state Tuition
- $7,579
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $19,459
- GPA Average
- 3.2
- ACT Average
- 19
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average GPA:
3.2
SAT
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
75%
4yr Graduation
16%
6yr Graduation
42%
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Agricultural Business and Management.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering Science.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Management and Policy.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Public Administration.Bachelors Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Master's Degree
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Sociology.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Education, General.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Master's Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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History.Master's Degree
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Master's Degree
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Master's Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
40 Bachelors Programs
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
ENGINEERING
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
EDUCATION
20 Other Programs
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGY
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
HISTORY
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
Financial
$7,579
In-state Tuition
$19,459
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
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$16,714
- Average Net Price
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$5,687
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 24%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $16,003
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $10,748
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $10,500
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $13,042
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $11,250
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $11,700
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $11,664
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $10,284
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $13,000
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$53,982
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
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Big West
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,870
- Number Of Graduate Students
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1,448
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 14%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 51%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 20%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 58%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 35%
- Share Of Female Students
- 64%
- Share Of Married Students
- 8%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 69%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 58%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 226
- Basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
Student Life
Club Sports
5 Club Sports
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public