Bakersfield College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4231 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1176 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1101 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #98 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Bakersfield |
| #1640 of 1,950 | For Dermatology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 30,746
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.bakersfieldcollege.edu
Bakersfield College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bakersfield College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
8,712 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,554 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Bakersfield College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 22716 (74%) |
|---|---|
| White | 4154 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 1327 (4%) |
| Asian | 1315 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 962 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 89 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 51 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 26 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,940
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,380 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,380 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,250 |
| Fee in-district | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Bakersfield College majors
Bakersfield College has granted 13 bachelor's degrees in Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bakersfield College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2,208 | |
| Psychology, General | 356 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 270 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 216 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 192 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 142 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 141 | |
| Sociology, General | 121 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 113 | |
| History, General | 103 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 78 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 74 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 66 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 63 | |
| Mathematics, General | 51 | |
| Computer Science | 41 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 35 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 22 | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 29 | |
| Physics, General | 28 | |
| Animal & Livestock Husbandry and Production | 25 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 23 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 21 | |
| Human Services, General | 21 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 20 | |
| Economics, General | 19 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 18 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 17 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 16 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 15 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 14 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Music, General | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | |
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |
| Crop Production | 11 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Forestry, General | 10 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 9 | |
| Journalism | 9 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 9 | |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment & Machine Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 6 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 6 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Legal Studies | 4 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 3 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 3 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 1 | |
| Corrections | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Food Technology and Processing | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 4,871 | 13 |
Bakersfield College has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 19% | 22% |
Publications & Citations
Bakersfield College has published 424 scientific papers with 7,496 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 13 |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 |
| 1995 | 3 | 18 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 4 | 22 |
| 1999 | 8 | 16 |
| 2000 | 6 | 22 |
| 2001 | 9 | 21 |
| 2002 | 4 | 20 |
| 2003 | 3 | 32 |
| 2004 | 4 | 35 |
| 2005 | 2 | 34 |
| 2006 | 4 | 28 |
| 2007 | 6 | 44 |
| 2008 | 3 | 36 |
| 2009 | 2 | 40 |
| 2010 | 9 | 37 |
| 2011 | 8 | 66 |
| 2012 | 3 | 84 |
| 2013 | 7 | 82 |
| 2014 | 8 | 110 |
| 2015 | 19 | 166 |
| 2016 | 11 | 320 |
| 2017 | 18 | 498 |
| 2018 | 13 | 728 |
| 2019 | 17 | 792 |
| 2020 | 15 | 780 |
| 2021 | 7 | 771 |
| 2022 | 28 | 633 |
| 2023 | 14 | 635 |
| 2024 | 14 | 478 |
| 2025 | 4 | 448 |
Bakersfield College alumni
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Kevin McCarthy
- Enrolled in Bakersfield College
- Studied in 1984-1985
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kevin Owen McCarthy is an American politician who served as the 55th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he represented California's 22nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013, followed by California's 23rd congressional district from 2013 to 2023, and finally California's 20th congressional district in 2023 before resigning from the House of Representatives the same year.
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Robert Beltran
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Robert Adame Beltran is an American actor known for his role as Commander Chakotay on the 1990s television series Star Trek: Voyager. He is also known for stage acting in California, and for playing Raoul Mendoza in the 1982 black comedy film Eating Raoul.
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Kevin Harvick
- Occupations
- racing automobile driverNASCAR team owner
- Biography
-
Kevin Michael Harvick is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver and commentator for NASCAR on Fox.
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Guy Madison
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Guy Madison was an American film, television, and radio actor. He is best known for having played Wild Bill Hickok in the Western television series The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok from 1951 to 1958.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 952 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1801 Panorama Dr Bakersfield, California, 93305-1299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 403,000 |
| Phone | 6613954011 |