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California State University-Bakersfield Teaching Programs

California State University-Bakersfield is a public institution located in Bakersfield, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

California State University-Bakersfield Rankings

CSU Bakersfield has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#60 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#82 of 667	Region — Far Western

Where Is California State University-Bakersfield?

Contact information for CSU Bakersfield can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Phone:	6616542782
Website:	www.csub.edu/
Admissions:	www.csub.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.csub.edu/FinAid/

How Do I Get Into CSU Bakersfield?

You can apply to CSU Bakersfield online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

CSU Bakersfield is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CSU Bakersfield

Here’s what CSU Bakersfield considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CSU Bakersfield?

CSU Bakersfield has an acceptance rate of 94%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at CSU Bakersfield vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,475	5,106	93%
Women	7,754	7,310	94%

Can I Afford California State University-Bakersfield?

The average net price after aid at CSU Bakersfield is $5,825. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$2,003
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$2,003
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,087
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,687

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 14% of students at CSU Bakersfield receive some form of financial aid (1,167 students).

About 81% of students at CSU Bakersfield receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,092 per student.

61% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,578.

Student Loan Debt

23% of CSU Bakersfield undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,773 per year.

California State University-Bakersfield Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,720 students enrolled at CSU Bakersfield. CSU Bakersfield is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,183 undergraduate students at CSU Bakersfield, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Bakersfield undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	540
Black or African American	335
Hispanic	5,638
White	981
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	171
Non-Resident	106

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CSU Bakersfield are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	1,257
Arizona	4
Washington	4
Hawaii	2
Oregon	2

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State University-Bakersfield Graduate Student Diversity

1,451 of CSU Bakersfield’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CSU Bakersfield, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Bakersfield graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	50
Black or African American	71
Hispanic	902
White	290
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	47
Non-Resident	15

Online Learning at California State University-Bakersfield

CSU Bakersfield delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

5,328 undergraduate students at CSU Bakersfield took at least one online class — of those, 910 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 553 students took at least one online class and 302 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at California State University-Bakersfield

The following teaching programs are offered at CSU Bakersfield, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	161	—	—	161
Education, General	—	121	—	121
Special Education and Teaching	—	15	—	15
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	14	—	14
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	7	7

Academic Programs at California State University-Bakersfield

CSU Bakersfield offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CSU Bakersfield has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.