California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield is a public university located in Bakersfield, CA, serving approximately 8,183 students. It has an acceptance rate of 88%.
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Tuition
$7,696
Acceptance
88.19%
Students
9,634
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,696
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,430
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,316
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
88.19%
SAT range
840 - 1083
ACT range
16 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,634
Undergrads
8,183
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
79
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
36
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.98
Property Rate / 1,000
2.2
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Bakersfield
Violent Rate / 100k
572
Property Rate / 100k
2,805
Location
Institution does not report this
Bakersfield, CA 93311