Bakersfield College

Bakersfield at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
24,479
Students Enrolled
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
22%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Bakersfield

$1,430
Avg Tuition
$6,847
Average Loan
$5,102
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $5,333 to $5,102 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • Sociology
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
  • Fire Protection
  • History
  • Romance Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Awards Conferred

Bakersfield Financial Outcomes

Average Student Loan Amounts

Bakersfield students borrow an average of $6,847 in loans including federal and private sources.

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Bakersfield College
$1,430
22.0%
0.0%
Associates Colleges with Some Bachelors Programs
$7,716
33.3%
24.8%
Public
$6,799
44.9%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 4 Year Programs
$20,867
47.8%
43.8%
California
$18,761
55.9%
42.4%

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