If you want to apply to CSU Bakersfield, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is December 15 and the application fee costs $70.
Students who apply to CSU Bakersfield for fall should anticipate a decision by February 1.
Here's an overiew of some of CSU Bakersfield's admissions stats.
CSU Bakersfield 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are not considered |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for California State University, Bakersfield.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Info Not Available | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | December 15 | February 1 |
California State University, Bakersfield may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with CSU Bakersfield directly for more information about early applications.
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For applicants who are not residents of California, getting into California State University, Bakersfield is very difficult.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
CSU Bakersfield has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.
Wondering what factors are considered by CSU Bakersfield during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Make sure to check with CSU Bakersfield for more information on admission factors.
To apply to CSU Bakersfield, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with CSU Bakersfield's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | ||||
Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
CSU Bakersfield has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
CSU Bakersfield does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
CSU Bakersfield is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to CSU Bakersfield.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 15. Applicants should hear back by February 1.
Transfer students can enroll in CSU Bakersfield during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to CSU Bakersfield?
❌ Students who are admitted to CSU Bakersfield must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does CSU Bakersfield accept transfer credits?
✅ CSU Bakersfield accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. CSU Bakersfield accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does CSU Bakersfield accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
❌ CSU Bakersfield does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to CSU Bakersfield?
✅ CSU Bakersfield is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at CSU Bakersfield?
🟨 CSU Bakersfield may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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First-Year Applications are Due
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The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Bakersfield is Dec 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Bakersfield is Dec 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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