Bakersfield College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4398 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1227 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1152 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #101 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Bakersfield |
| #951 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 26,873
- 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.
7,636 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,214 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 | 19241 (72%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3973 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 1341 (5%) |
| Asian | 1201 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 827 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 153 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 28 (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
- $6,010
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,380 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,380 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,510 |
| Fee in-district | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Bakersfield College majors
Bakersfield College has granted 15 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 | 2,464 | |
| Psychology, General | 394 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 326 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 228 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 227 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 155 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 144 | |
| Sociology, General | 135 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 127 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 101 | |
| History, General | 90 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 62 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 57 | |
| Human Services, General | 57 | |
| Mathematics, General | 54 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 46 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 29 | 15 |
| Computer Science | 41 | |
| Animal & Livestock Husbandry and Production | 37 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 36 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 31 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 30 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 30 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | |
| Physics, General | 30 | |
| Economics, General | 29 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 28 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 24 | |
| Anthropology, General | 17 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 15 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 15 | |
| Philosophy | 14 | |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment & Machine Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Forestry, General | 12 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 12 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Crop Production | 11 | |
| Journalism | 11 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Music, General | 10 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 7 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 3 | |
| Corrections | 3 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 3 | |
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 2 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 2 | |
| Food Technology and Processing | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 5,341 | 15 |
Bakersfield College has a graduation rate of 22%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 22% | 20% | 24% |
Publications & Citations
Bakersfield College has published 377 scientific papers with 5,444 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Chemistry, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 | 12 |
| 1995 | 2 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 | 16 |
| 1999 | 5 | 13 |
| 2000 | 6 | 16 |
| 2001 | 7 | 13 |
| 2002 | 4 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 | 21 |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 |
| 2005 | 2 | 15 |
| 2006 | 4 | 14 |
| 2007 | 6 | 21 |
| 2008 | 3 | 39 |
| 2009 | 2 | 45 |
| 2010 | 7 | 32 |
| 2011 | 8 | 51 |
| 2012 | 3 | 70 |
| 2013 | 7 | 93 |
| 2014 | 7 | 82 |
| 2015 | 15 | 139 |
| 2016 | 14 | 240 |
| 2017 | 15 | 347 |
| 2018 | 16 | 553 |
| 2019 | 13 | 703 |
| 2020 | 15 | 721 |
| 2021 | 7 | 665 |
| 2022 | 22 | 551 |
| 2023 | 11 | 516 |
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 was the U.S. Representative for California's 20th congressional district from 2007 until his resignation in 2023.
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Robert Beltran
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- 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
- NASCAR team ownerracing automobile driver
- Biography
-
Kevin Michael Harvick is an American stock car racing driver and commentator. He last competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Stewart–Haas Racing. Harvick won the Cup Series championship in 2014 as well as the 2001 and 2006 Xfinity Series championships, and the 2007 Daytona 500.
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Guy Madison
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorfilm producervoice actor
- Biography
-
Guy Madison was an American film, television, and radio actor. He is best known for playing Wild Bill Hickok in the Western television series The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok from 1951 to 1958.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 923 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1801 Panorama Dr Bakersfield, California, 93305-1299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 403,000 |
| Phone | 6613954011 |