California State University - Bakersfield: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2182 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #622 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #569 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In Bakersfield |
| #824 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 9,367
- Graduates
- 1,605
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 12,334 | 5,081 | 7,253 |
| Admissions | 10,510 | 4,132 | 6,378 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,137 | 393 | 744 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 9 | 19 |
3,962 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,038 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | 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 |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 6792 (62%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1707 (16%) |
| Asian | 705 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 637 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 436 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 405 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 240 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (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
- $10,725
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
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 | $1,837 | $1,837 |
| Fee in-state | $1,837 | $1,837 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,837 | $1,837 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,200 |
| Room charge | $9,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,200 |
California State University - Bakersfield majors
California State University - Bakersfield has granted 2,497 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 481 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Bakersfield.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 390 | 96 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 359 | |
| Psychology, General | 276 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 185 | |
| Sociology, General | 146 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 140 | |
| Education, General | 136 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 129 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 105 | 18 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 109 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 81 | 13 |
| Social Work | 81 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 64 | 13 |
| Computer Science | 61 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 60 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 40 | 16 |
| Public Administration | 11 | 42 |
| History, General | 48 | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 39 | |
| Engineering Science | 35 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 33 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 24 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | |
| Music, General | 21 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 19 | |
| Biochemistry | 16 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | 7 |
| Economics, General | 14 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 13 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Philosophy | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,497 | 481 |
California State University - Bakersfield has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 42% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Bakersfield has published 2,251 scientific papers with 39,862 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Physics, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16 | 28 |
| 1991 | 21 | 49 |
| 1992 | 39 | 60 |
| 1993 | 28 | 77 |
| 1994 | 26 | 82 |
| 1995 | 23 | 90 |
| 1996 | 21 | 121 |
| 1997 | 29 | 137 |
| 1998 | 27 | 119 |
| 1999 | 22 | 127 |
| 2000 | 34 | 184 |
| 2001 | 39 | 217 |
| 2002 | 57 | 248 |
| 2003 | 57 | 306 |
| 2004 | 47 | 322 |
| 2005 | 43 | 393 |
| 2006 | 40 | 534 |
| 2007 | 51 | 595 |
| 2008 | 42 | 736 |
| 2009 | 36 | 739 |
| 2010 | 44 | 828 |
| 2011 | 41 | 902 |
| 2012 | 48 | 969 |
| 2013 | 52 | 1196 |
| 2014 | 70 | 1376 |
| 2015 | 87 | 1460 |
| 2016 | 77 | 1586 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1699 |
| 2018 | 123 | 1900 |
| 2019 | 178 | 2858 |
| 2020 | 151 | 4001 |
| 2021 | 180 | 6441 |
| 2022 | 120 | 6276 |
Notable alumni
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Tito Ortiz
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a retired American mixed martial artist and a former politician. Ortiz is best known for his stints with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former 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.
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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 for Major League Soccer club Austin FC and the United States national team.
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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 is the 55th and current speaker of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, McCarthy is in his ninth House term, serving as the U.S. representative for California's 20th congressional district since 2007. The district, which was numbered the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013 and the 23rd district from 2013 to 2023, has had various changes in location, but now covers the southern half of the San Joaquin Valley.
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Stephen Neal
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Stephen Matthew Neal is a former American football guard who played his entire career for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He is a former world champion in freestyle wrestling and two-time NCAA national champion wrestler at Cal State-Bakersfield. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2001, and won three Super Bowl rings with the team. He is one of a handful of NFL players who did not play college football.
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Scott Wilk
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Scott Thomas Wilk Sr. is an American politician who served as the California State Senate minority leader from January 20, 2021 until December 5, 2022. He is a Republican representing the 21st district, encompassing Antelope Valley, Victor Valley, and most of the Santa Clarita Valley. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served two terms in the California State Assembly. He was also a College of the Canyons Trustee.
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Roy Ashburn
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Roy Arthur Ashburn is an American politician from Kern County, California. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator from 2002 to 2010 representing the 18th district. He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 32nd district and 12 years on the Kern County Board of Supervisors. He served on the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board from 2011 until February 2015, after having been appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Alex "Superman" Johnson
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Alex "Superman" Johnson is a Canadian professional basketball player who is currently a member of the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada
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Greg Colson
- Occupations
- printmakerpainter
- Biography
-
Greg Colson is an American artist best known for his works that straddle the line between painting and sculpture, which address concepts of efficiency and order. Using scavenged materials, Colson allows the physicality of his makeshift constructions to intrude on the precise systems he paints or draws upon their surfaces - striking a balance between subject and context, image and support, order and chaos.
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Lyle Martin
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Lyle Martin is an American soccer player.
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 | 1,037 |
| 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 |