California State University - Bakersfield: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2232 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #606 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #553 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In Bakersfield |
| #691 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 8,336
- Graduates
- 1,451
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- csub.edu
California State University - Bakersfield Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State University - Bakersfield has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87% | 89% |
| Applicants | 13,950 | 5,943 | 8,007 |
| Admissions | 12,303 | 5,176 | 7,127 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,167 | 468 | 699 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 37 | 12 | 25 |
5,411 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,479 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 6598 (68%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1328 (14%) |
| Asian | 655 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 419 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 398 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 207 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 137 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (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
- $12,437
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Fee in-state | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,954 | $1,954 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,800 |
| Room charge | $9,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,800 |
California State University - Bakersfield majors
California State University - Bakersfield has granted 2,188 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 399 master's across 15 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Bakersfield.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 361 | 70 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 315 | ||
| Psychology, General | 272 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 167 | ||
| Sociology, General | 132 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 130 | ||
| Education, General | 111 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 87 | 15 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 102 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 80 | 7 | |
| Social Work | 69 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 60 | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 65 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 55 | 5 | |
| History, General | 57 | 1 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 41 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 34 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 33 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | 30 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 23 | 6 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 20 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | 5 | |
| Engineering Science | 18 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 16 | ||
| Economics, General | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Community College Administration | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,188 | 399 | 3 |
California State University - Bakersfield has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 39% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Bakersfield has published 2,801 scientific papers with 65,794 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Physics, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 39 | 83 |
| 1993 | 38 | 115 |
| 1994 | 32 | 121 |
| 1995 | 24 | 126 |
| 1996 | 25 | 140 |
| 1997 | 31 | 155 |
| 1998 | 31 | 172 |
| 1999 | 21 | 166 |
| 2000 | 39 | 255 |
| 2001 | 47 | 267 |
| 2002 | 54 | 334 |
| 2003 | 79 | 444 |
| 2004 | 53 | 439 |
| 2005 | 52 | 494 |
| 2006 | 48 | 719 |
| 2007 | 64 | 800 |
| 2008 | 39 | 919 |
| 2009 | 51 | 967 |
| 2010 | 50 | 1061 |
| 2011 | 48 | 1133 |
| 2012 | 54 | 1218 |
| 2013 | 61 | 1531 |
| 2014 | 77 | 1713 |
| 2015 | 94 | 1723 |
| 2016 | 95 | 1936 |
| 2017 | 153 | 2037 |
| 2018 | 173 | 2653 |
| 2019 | 201 | 4001 |
| 2020 | 179 | 5285 |
| 2021 | 163 | 7257 |
| 2022 | 137 | 8187 |
| 2023 | 147 | 9105 |
| 2024 | 98 | 8949 |
California State University - Bakersfield alumni
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Tito Ortiz
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a retired American mixed martial artist and Submission Grappler and a former politician. Ortiz is best known for his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000, to September 26, 2003. Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, he was one of the sport's early stars. Ortiz ultimately became the biggest pay-per-view draw of 2006 for his fights with Liddell, Forrest Griffin, and Ken Shamrock. On July 7, 2012, Ortiz became the ninth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame.
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Kevin McCarthy
- Enrolled in California State University - Bakersfield
- In 1989 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- In 1994 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- 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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Gyasi Zardes
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Gyasi A. Zardes is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward.
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Dushyant Chautala
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dushyant Singh Chautala is an Indian politician who served as the 6th Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana from 2019 to 2024. He represented the Uchana Kalan constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly from 2019 until 2024 and was sworn-in as Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana upon making an alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party after the 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election.
General info
| Alternative names | CSUB CSU Bakersfield |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Motto | Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Lives |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; March-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,083 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9001 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California, 93311-1099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 403,000 |
| Phone | 6616542782 |