CSU Bakersfield Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California State University-Bakersfield Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is CSU Bakersfield to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CSU Bakersfield's acceptance rate is 93.85% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 13,229 students applied and 12,416 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CSU Bakersfield.

To apply to CSU Bakersfield, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

CSU Bakersfield's acceptance rate places 66th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
CSU Bakersfield's yield rate is 10.42%, which is significantly lower by 19.01 percentage points (approximately 64.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CSU Bakersfield at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize CSU Bakersfield's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CSU Bakersfield's acceptance rate is 93.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.42%. 5,475 men and 7,754 women applied to CSU Bakersfield and 5,106 men and 7,310 women students were accepted.

Among them, 462 men and 832 women were enrolled in CSU Bakersfield. You can explore the CSU Bakersfield's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CSU Bakersfield
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	13,229	5,475	7,754	0	0
Admitted	12,416	5,106	7,310	0	0
Enrolled	1,294	462	832	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.85%	93.26%	94.27%	-	-
Yield	10.42%	9.05%	11.38%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California State University-Bakersfield 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,294 first-year students enrolled in CSU Bakersfield. The proportion of full-time students is 97.60% and part-time students is 2.40%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.70% and women students is 64.30%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CSU Bakersfield.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CSU Bakersfield
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,294	462	832
Full-time	1,263	453	810
Part-time	31	9	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CSU Bakersfield. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California State University-Bakersfield.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CSU Bakersfield Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CSU Bakersfield:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.csub.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the CSU Bakersfield?

CSU Bakersfield is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 93.85%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CSU Bakersfield?

CSU Bakersfield does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CSU Bakersfield require essays or personal statements?

CSU Bakersfield does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for CSU Bakersfield admission?

CSU Bakersfield does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

CSU Bakersfield does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CSU Bakersfield requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CSU Bakersfield requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CSU Bakersfield?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for CSU Bakersfield are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.