California State University-Bakersfield

California State at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
10,972
Students Enrolled
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
50%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending California State

$7,696
Avg Tuition
$5,006
Average Loan
$16,814
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $4,906 to $16,814 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Sociology
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Education - General Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • English Language and Literature
  • Social Work
  • Computer Science
  • Biology - General Studies
  • History

Awards Conferred

California State Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

22%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

California State students borrow an average of $5,006 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
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • 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 %
California State University-Bakersfield
$7,696
50.0%
22.0%
Universities with Large Masters Programs
$23,073
53.1%
54.6%
Public
$6,795
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,658
56.5%
54.2%
California
$18,750
55.8%
42.3%

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