College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
88%
Enrollment
8,183
Graduation Rate
49%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,009
Retention Rate
80%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,696
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
Avg Net Price
$5,825
Room & Board
$14,430
Total COA
$18,815
Median Debt
$16,600
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$3,070
$30,001–48,000
$3,977
$48,001–75,000
$6,183
$75,001–110,000
$10,935
$110,001+
$16,810
Pell Grant Rate: 61%
Federal Loan Rate: 25%
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Sticker Price$34,006
Estimated Net Price$5,825 (avg)
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California State University-Bakersfield's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,009
Retention Rate
80%
Median Debt
$16,600
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
16.5%
Psychology
12.4%
Social Sciences
8.0%
Criminal Justice
7.6%
Education
5.9%
Biology
4.9%
Communication
4.7%
Health Professions
4.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.7%
Computer Science
3.0%
Demographics
Men 35%Women 65%
White
12.3%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
68.8%
Asian
6.9%
Two or More
2.1%
International
1.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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