California State University-Bakersfield
California State University-Bakersfield is a public 4-year institution in Bakersfield, CA. It enrolls about 9,787 students and admits roughly 88% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bakersfield, CA 93311 |
| County | Kern County |
| Enrollment | 9,787 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| Applicants / admitted | 13,950 / 12,303 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,696 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,576 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 49% |
| Transfer-out rate | 2% |
| Full-time retention rate | 80% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $6,567 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.csub.edu/ |
| Phone | 6616542782 |
Admissions
About 13,950 students applied and 12,303 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,204 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,696 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,576. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $6,567 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,070 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,977 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,183 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,935 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,810 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,383 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA, Kern County. Its coordinates are 35.3500, -119.1047.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Bakersfield?
About 88% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 13,950 applicants.
How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,696 for in-state students and $19,576 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend California State University-Bakersfield?
About 9,787 students are enrolled.