California State University-Bakersfield

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

California State University-Bakersfield is a four-year, public school located in Bakersfield, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification. California State University-Bakersfield is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission .

94% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 13,229 applied, 12,416 accepted, and 1,294 enrolled in CSU Bakersfield. 462 men and 832 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,087 for California residents and $20,687 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $9,611 for California residents and $19,691 for others. Tuition has increased by 5.68% compared to last year at California State University-Bakersfield. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

6,774 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,220. For freshmen, 982 students (91%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,437. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 10,419 students enrolled CSU Bakersfield in 2025. By gender, 3,567 men and 6,852 women students are enrolled. There are 8,865 undergraduate and 1,554 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

62 Major Programs

2 programs through online 22 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of CSU Bakersfield is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 3%. The retention rate is 79% for full-time and 79% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 50% Transfer-out Rate 3% Retention Rate 79% Students to Faculty Ratio 20 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 626 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for CSU Bakersfield and the average faculty salary is $104,441. The studetns to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. There are 1,297 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $85,923. Number of Faculties 626 Average Faculty Salary $104,441 Number of Staffs 1,297 Average Staff Salary $85,923

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

California State University-Bakersfield is a member of Western Athletic Conference (WAC). See All Members

Bakersfield, CA