California State University-Bakersfield

California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Bakersfield, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - other.

The 2021 tuition & fees of California State University-Bakersfield is $7,499 for California residents and $19,379 for out-of-state students. 80% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,484.

The school has a total enrollment of 11,745 and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $50,100. The salary range after graduation from CSU Bakersfield varies by field of study and the average salary range $17,000 to $78,300.

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Directory Information

Address	9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Phone	661-654-2782
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - other

California State University-Bakersfield Campus, Bakersfield, CA

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of California State University-Bakersfield are $7,499 for in-state students and $19,379 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $8,933 for in-state students and $18,437 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $7,580 for California residents and $19,459 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $9,014 for California residents and $18,517 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $50,100. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $78,300 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$7,499	$19,379
Graduate	$8,933	$18,437

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$7,580	$19,459
Graduate	$9,014	$18,517

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at California State University-Bakersfield is 78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15%. The average graduation rate is 46%. Total 11,745 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at CSU Bakersfield
Admission Stats »	78% Acceptance Rate / 15% Yield
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	3%
Retention Rate	83%(full-time), 31% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.35% (23 to 1)
Student Population »	11,745 (9,979 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,484
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$50,100
Average Salary by Field of Study	$17,000 - $78,300

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

California State University-Bakersfield offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at CSU Bakersfield
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

CSU Bakersfield provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at CSU Bakersfield
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of California State University-Bakersfield. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 562. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,061.