California State University-Bakersfield
Public university · Bakersfield, CA · 8,577 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
94%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$4,001
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$18,458
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
48%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Bakersfield?
California State University-Bakersfield accepts about 94 of every 100 applicants (94%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California State University-Bakersfield is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Bakersfield's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $18,458 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $4,001 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,496 for CA residents and $21,816 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,496
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,816
- Room & board$15,598
- Total cost of attendance$18,458
- Average net price after grants$4,001
Popular majors
Psychology, Business, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice.
California State University-Bakersfield FAQ
- What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate?
- 94% — accessible.
- Is California State University-Bakersfield test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California State University-Bakersfield is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Bakersfield's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?
- About $18,458 a year before aid; $4,001 on average after grants.
- What is California State University-Bakersfield's FAFSA school code?
- 007993. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State University-Bakersfield receives your information.
- What is California State University-Bakersfield's graduation rate?
- 48% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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