California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · Public · 8,577 undergraduates

California State University-Bakersfield admitted 94% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $4,001 a year. Within six years, 48% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
94%
SAT/ACT scores
Not required

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$18,458 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$4,001 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$2,097 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$8,496 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$21,816 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
48%
Students who return for a second year
79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$62,381 a year
Median debt at graduation
$13,246

Students

Undergraduates
8,577
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
65%
Student-faculty ratio
20 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Psychology
15%
Business, management and marketing
14%
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
14%
Social sciences
7%
Homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.