California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,870
Graduate Enrollment: 1,605
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.21%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 58.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.3% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 35.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 13.9%
Black: 4.2%
Hispanic: 63.6%
Asian: 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 4.1%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Black: 4.2%
Hispanic: 63.6%
Asian: 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 4.1%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,172
In-State tuition: $7,579Out-of-State tuition: $19,459
Estimated books and supplies: $1,266 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,132 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,464 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,132 (2022)
Average Family Income: $42,958 (2017)
Median Family Income: $27,271 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 61.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 24.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $16,600 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $176 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $4,682 |
| $30k-48k | $5,388 |
| $48k-75k | $8,140 |
| $75k-110k | $13,221 |
| $110k+ | $16,439 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $16,600 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,843 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 58.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $44,690 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,478 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 32 | $68,509 ($5,709) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 11 | $73,115 ($6,093) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 77 | $45,620 ($3,802) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 53 | $73,773 ($6,148) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 152 | $74,996 ($6,250) | $75,835 ($6,320) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 114 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Science. | 42 | $75,545 ($6,295) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 51 | $52,346 ($4,362) | |||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 265 | $52,770 ($4,398) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 91 | $51,466 ($4,289) | |||
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 44 | $43,107 ($3,592) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 27 | $59,721 ($4,977) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 118 | $36,336 ($3,028) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | $59,154 ($4,930) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 28 | $39,121 ($3,260) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 195 | $45,294 ($3,775) | |||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | $74,515 ($6,210) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 162 | $50,722 ($4,227) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 13 | $54,809 ($4,567) | |||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 72 | $68,585 ($5,715) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Anthropology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 32 | $38,869 ($3,239) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 130 | $44,740 ($3,728) | |||
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 96 | $87,149 ($7,262) | $99,938 ($8,328) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 421 | $50,448 ($4,204) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $89,826 ($7,486) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $85,212Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 21.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,944,055 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $36,234,619 (2022)