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California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate85%
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About CSU Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield is a public, state university in the city of Bakersfield, California. CSU Bakersfield was founded in 1965. The college currently enrolls around 9,613 students a year, including 8,198 undergraduates.
CSU Bakersfield Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at CSU Bakersfield is 85%. Out of 14,156 applications received in 2022, 11,973 students were offered admission.
| California State University, Bakersfield Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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California State University, Bakersfield is located in the city of Bakersfield, California,.
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College Info
CSU Bakersfield Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Bakersfield is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Bakersfield is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU Bakersfield SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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CSU Bakersfield Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,138
In State$31,642
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$15,246
Fees
$1,966
$1,966
Housing
$14,430
$14,430
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU Bakersfield is like? There are approximately 9,613 students enrolled at CSU Bakersfield, including 8,198 undergraduate students and 1,415 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from CA and 3% percent of students are from other states.
81%
Full Time19%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,613
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
85%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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