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California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA·Public·~94% acceptance

California State University-Bakersfield is a public university based in Bakersfield, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $5,652 per year. About 50% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $59,009 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$5,652/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $19,522
Aid cuts ~$13,870/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Dec 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.23–3.73
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
50%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$44,282
median earnings, 6yr
$59,009
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate?
California State University-Bakersfield admits about 94% of applicants.
How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?
At California State University-Bakersfield, the average net price after aid is about $5,652 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $19,522 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What are California State University-Bakersfield's application deadlines?
California State University-Bakersfield's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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