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California State University - Bakersfield
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  • BAKERSFIELD, CA
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California State University - Bakersfield

#572 in Best Colleges in America
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      unavailable
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
    Cal State Bakersfield is an above-average public university located in Bakersfield, California. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,432 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Cal State Bakersfield acceptance rate is 78%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. Graduating 46% of students, Cal State Bakersfield alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,400.
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    9001 STOCKDALE HWY
    BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
    Branch of
    The California State University
    About Cal State Bakersfield...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Big West Conference
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    Cal State Bakersfield Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    78%
    Application Deadline
    December 15
    SAT Range
    790-1020
    ACT Range
    16-21
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    csub.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $7,697 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,620 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      392 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      375 Graduates
    • Psychology
      280 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      189 Graduates
    • Sociology
      147 Graduates
    • Biology
      142 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      142 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      129 Graduates
    • Communications
      109 Graduates
    • Nursing
      106 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      9%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      91%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    8,432 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,547
    Undergrads Over 25
    23%
    Pell Grant
    67%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
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