Bakersfield College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4492 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1243 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1167 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #102 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Bakersfield |
| #1599 of 1,885 | For Dermatology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 30,410
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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.
7,540 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,302 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 | 21306 (70%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5298 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 1317 (4%) |
| Asian | 1272 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 933 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 128 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (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
- $7,923
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,380 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,380 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,260 |
| Fee in-district | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Bakersfield College majors
Bakersfield College has granted 16 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 | 2,095 | |
| Psychology, General | 326 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 293 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 191 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 172 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 148 | |
| Sociology, General | 123 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 106 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 87 | |
| History, General | 72 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 58 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 48 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 47 | |
| Mathematics, General | 46 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 44 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 24 | 16 |
| Computer Science | 37 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 35 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 33 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 28 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | |
| Physics, General | 27 | |
| Animal & Livestock Husbandry and Production | 25 | |
| Economics, General | 23 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 23 | |
| Human Services, General | 22 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 18 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 17 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 16 | |
| Crop Production | 14 | |
| Journalism | 14 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Forestry, General | 13 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 9 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 8 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 8 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 4 | |
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 3 | |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 2 | |
| Corrections | 2 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Food Technology and Processing | 2 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Legal Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 4,462 | 16 |
Bakersfield College has a graduation rate of 23%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 23% | 22% | 23% |
Publications & Citations
Bakersfield College has published 421 scientific papers with 7,131 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 25 |
| 1993 | 2 | 13 |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 |
| 1995 | 3 | 17 |
| 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 | 727 |
| 2019 | 17 | 792 |
| 2020 | 15 | 779 |
| 2021 | 7 | 771 |
| 2022 | 28 | 634 |
| 2023 | 14 | 635 |
| 2024 | 14 | 470 |
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
- film actortelevision actorstage 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
- 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
- film produceractorfilm actortelevision actorvoice 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 | 938 |
|---|---|
| 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 |