Bakersfield, California
California State University-Bakersfield
Public school in California with 9,300 total undergraduate students
Chancing
California State University-Bakersfield is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
85%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
85%
Women
87%
Men
81%
Total number of applicants
12,334
Women: 58%
Men: 42%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
11%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$20,479
Out-of-state
$32,359
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$4,682
$30,001–48,000
$5,388
$48,001–75,000
$8,140
$75,001–110,000
$13,221
Over $110,000
$16,439
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Not used
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,165
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
65%
Enrolled men:
35%
6-year graduation rate
43%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
78%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
6%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 8%
Black: 6%
Hispanic: 58%
Native American: 1%
Other: 9%
White: 19%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
24:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
Yes
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Western Athletic Conference
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Location
9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Far West
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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