California State University-Bakersfield

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2023 Average Net Price

$6,567

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.2%

13,950 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,787

80.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.3%

682 Graduates

About

California State University-Bakersfield is a higher education institution located in Kern County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Bakersfield were General Business Administration & Management (362 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (317 degrees), and General Psychology (277 degrees).

In 2023, 2,617 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Bakersfield. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,698 degrees), 3.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (429 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $5,742, which is $−18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Bakersfield was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,049 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $5,742, which is $18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,567.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Bakersfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California State University-Bakersfield was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $−18,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,567

2023 Value

12.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California State University-Bakersfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,567. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California State University-Bakersfield grew by 12.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,722

Room and Board

$1,294

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Bakersfield was of $15,722 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,294. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.21% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at California State University-Bakersfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.41% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Bakersfield was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2049 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-Bakersfield received 13,950 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.839% annual growth. Out of those 13,950 applicants, 12,303 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.2% acceptance rate.

There were 9,787 students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield in 2023.

California State University-Bakersfield has an overall enrollment yield of 9.79%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

12,303

Accepted Out of 13,950

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Bakersfield was 88.2% (12,303 admissions from 13,950 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.839%, while admissions grew by 2.76%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-Bakersfield in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-Bakersfield had a total enrollment of 9,787 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Bakersfield is 7,836 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,951. This means that 80.1% of students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Bakersfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% White, 6.69% Asian, 4.28% Black or African American, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (47.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22%) and White Female (7.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (47.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.3%) and White Female (14.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Bakersfield in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,787 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Bakersfield is 7,836 and the part-time enrollment is 1,951. This means that 80.1% of students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Bakersfield was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), California State University-Bakersfield had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Bakersfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
6,598 enrolled students
White
1,328 enrolled students
Asian
655 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Bakersfield is 67.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% White, 6.69% Asian, 4.28% Black or African American, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 398 students (4.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 967 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Bakersfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield is hispanic or latino (1,698 degrees awarded). There were 3.96 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (429 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Bakersfield is General Business Administration & Management (362 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (317 degrees) and General Psychology (277 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Bakersfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (58 degrees awarded), Psychology (293 degrees), and English (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Elementary & middle school teachers (291,632 people), Other managers (263,362 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (249,285 people), Secondary school teachers (178,022 people), and Postsecondary teachers (171,566 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield in 2023 are History (58 degrees awarded), Psychology (293 degrees), English (70 degrees), Protective Services (168 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are History (58 degrees awarded), Psychology (293 degrees), English (70 degrees), Protective Services (168 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Elementary & secondary schools (805,508 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (433,772 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (420,810 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (308,320 people), and Legal services (218,116 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Bakersfield.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
362 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
317 degrees awarded
General Psychology
277 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Bakersfield was General Business Administration & Management with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Bakersfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

825

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,792

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 825 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Bakersfield, which is 0.46 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,792).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Bakersfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 201 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Bakersfield in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.87 times less than the 231 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 269 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Bakersfield in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 5.6 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from California State University-Bakersfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California State University-Bakersfield is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.47% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,698 degrees awarded
White
429 degrees awarded
Asian
161 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Bakersfield is hispanic or latino (1,698 degrees awarded). There were 3.96 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (429 degrees).

5.39% of degree recipients (141 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,192 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
506 degrees awarded
White Female
292 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Bakersfield is hispanic or latino female (1,192 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (506 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Bakersfield has an endowment valued at nearly $37.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.52M (6.78%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, California State University-Bakersfield had a total salary expenditure of 244M. California State University-Bakersfield employs 99 Lecturers, 85 Assistant professors and 81 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-Bakersfield are Female Lecturer (56), Male Assistant professor (45), and Male Associate professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 163 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 134 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Endowment

$37.2M

2023 Endowment

5.89%

growth from 2022

California State University-Bakersfield has an endowment valued at about $37.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Bakersfield grew 5.89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$90.7M

2023 Salaries

6.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California State University-Bakersfield paid a median of $90.7M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($244M) and a 6.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.48% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.48% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$31.4M

Instructional Salaries

337

Number of Employees

In 2023, California State University-Bakersfield paid a total of $31.4M to 337 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

99 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

163 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield were Lecturer with 99 employees, Assistant professor with 85 employees, and Associate professor with 81 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 163 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 134 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield was Female Lecturer with 56 employees, Male Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Male Associate professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-Bakersfield.

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