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Summary
California State University--Bakersfield is a public institution that was founded in 1970. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,737, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 375 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. California State University--Bakersfield's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 89. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,682 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,842 (2011-12).
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California State University Bakersfield is committed to providing high quality undergraduate and graduate programs. To accomplish this, the University recruits and retains outstanding faculty. Those faculty establish, maintain and assess the satisfaction of learning goals for their students. The programs immerse the students into the disciplines and prepare them for careers in our region, nation, and world. California State University Bakersfield is a student-centered institution. The University assists other K-14 institutions to prepare qualified students. It recruits its students from all racial and ethnic communities and maintains a university environment accessible to diverse students. It organizes its programs to permit students to accomplish their educational goals. It offers its students a myriad of learning opportunities, outside as well as in the classroom. It prepares its students to be productively engaged in a diverse and changing society. California State University Bakersfield has a responsibility to the residents of Kern County and the surrounding area. In addition to offering high quality programs, the University nurtures the region's intellectual and cultural life. It also is a full partner in shaping the region's economic development. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | quarter |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to California State University--Bakersfield, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due September 1. The application fee at California State University--Bakersfield is $55. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 66.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 66.3% 4 |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | September 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at California State University--Bakersfield is 27:1. The most popular majors at California State University--Bakersfield include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Psychology; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.7 percent.
Student Life
California State University--Bakersfield has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,737, with a gender distribution of 38.6 percent male students and 61.4 percent female students. California State University--Bakersfield is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 8,002 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
California State University--Bakersfield offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, and health service. California State University--Bakersfield also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at California State University--Bakersfield, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at California State University--Bakersfield.
| Students who have cars on campus | 95% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $6,682 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,842 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,872 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
