California State University-Bakersfield — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

88.2%

Acceptance Rate

8,183

Undergrads

$5,825

Net Price / Year

49.3%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About California State University-Bakersfield

California State University-Bakersfield is a public 4-year institution located in Bakersfield, CA. The school enrolls approximately 10,419 students. With an acceptance rate of 88.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 10,419

Men 3,567

Women 6,852

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 61.2%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 79%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Admissions Data

88.2%

Acceptance Rate

13,229

Applications

1,294

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	13,229	12,416	1,294	93.9%
2022	13,834	11,973	1,107	86.5%
2020	12,235	9,590	1,416	78.4%
2018	11,455	2,637	1,494	23.0%
2016	8,487	5,756	1,362	67.8%

Costs & Financial Aid

$5,825

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

61.2%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

49.3%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	373	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	265	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	234	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	159	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	151	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	117	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	114	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	110	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	102	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	98	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	76	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	70	N/A	N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.	69	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	61	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	61	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	51	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	38	N/A	N/A
History.	37	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	36	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	35	N/A	N/A
Engineering Science.	33	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	29	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	26	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	25	N/A	N/A
Economics.	24	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	23	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	22	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	22	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.	20	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	19	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	19	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	14	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	13	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Management and Policy.	11	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	9	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	9	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	8	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	7	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Physics.	5	N/A	N/A
History.	4	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	4	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	4	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	4	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	4	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	3	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$17,837,609

Total Athletics Expenses

$17,837,609

Total Athletics Revenue

300

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	29	$3,979,356	$3,979,356	N/A
Soccer	Coed	55	$1,591,420	$1,591,420	N/A
Baseball	Men	39	$1,400,960	$1,400,960	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$944,646	$944,646	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	37	$913,458	$913,458	N/A
Softball	Women	27	$890,331	$890,331	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Women	67	$576,312	$576,312	N/A
Wrestling	Men	32	$515,654	$515,654	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	24	$365,643	$365,643	N/A
Golf	Women	7	$307,383	$307,383	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Men	19	$280,350	$280,350	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Motor Vehicle Theft	10
Burglary	5
Rape	4
Aggravated Assault	1
Fondling	1