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Public4-Yearmedium campus
California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
3.1Good
88%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About California State University-Bakersfield
California State University-Bakersfield is a public four-year institution located in Bakersfield, California. With an enrollment of approximately 8,183 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 88%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $59,009 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $5,825 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
88%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
8,183
Total students
Median Earnings
$59,009
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,696
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
Per year
Average Net Price
$5,825
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,576/yr
In-State Tuition$7,696/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$5,825/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$23,300
10-Year Earnings
$590,090
ROI Multiple
25.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at California State University-Bakersfield
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$59k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,183
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
