California State University - Bakersfield Rankings
| In the World | #1814 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #557 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #508 of 2528 |
| In California | #46 of 252 |
| In Bakersfield | #1 of 3 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 9,981
- Graduates
- 1,550
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- csub.edu
California State University - Bakersfield Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 77% | 83% |
| Applicants | 12,935 | 5,472 | 7,463 |
| Admissions | 10,440 | 4,227 | 6,213 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,545 | 575 | 970 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 4 | 12 |
5,296 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
625 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 6669 (58%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1819 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1029 (9%) |
| Asian | 690 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 525 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 460 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 268 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $10,599
- 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 | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Fee in-state | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,677 | $1,677 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 496 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,284 |
| Room charge | $9,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,284 |
California State University - Bakersfield Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 420 | 56 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 264 | ||
| Psychology, General | 188 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 159 | ||
| Education, General | 152 | ||
| Sociology | 125 | 1 | |
| Health and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 118 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 109 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 89 | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 76 | ||
| Social Work | 72 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 49 | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 52 | ||
| Public Administration | 12 | 34 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 44 | ||
| Engineering Science | 42 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 25 | 12 | |
| History, General | 26 | 6 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 25 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | 8 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 24 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 20 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | ||
| Economics, General | 15 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 11 | ||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| Anthropology | 8 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,129 | 418 | 1 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 35% | 48% |
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Publications & Citations
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Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| History | 796 | 201 |
| Business | 1098 | 2,890 |
| Geology | 1265 | 1,316 |
| Environmental science | 1285 | 2,504 |
| Economics | 1358 | 1,671 |
| Art | 1407 | 32 |
| Philosophy | 1517 | 29 |
| Political science | 1552 | 329 |
| Psychology | 1595 | 4,111 |
| Sociology | 1695 | 538 |
| Geography | 1736 | 572 |
| Computer science | 2006 | 2,513 |
| Engineering | 2170 | 896 |
| Mathematics | 2191 | 1,308 |
| Biology | 2353 | 3,673 |
| Medicine | 2925 | 1,095 |
| Physics | 2946 | 239 |
| Chemistry | 3208 | 1,186 |
| Materials science | 4903 | 36 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 | 3 |
| 1991 | 12 | 11 |
| 1992 | 26 | 32 |
| 1993 | 18 | 47 |
| 1994 | 20 | 60 |
| 1995 | 12 | 53 |
| 1996 | 15 | 69 |
| 1997 | 19 | 105 |
| 1998 | 13 | 125 |
| 1999 | 12 | 136 |
| 2000 | 27 | 194 |
| 2001 | 30 | 224 |
| 2002 | 53 | 279 |
| 2003 | 46 | 353 |
| 2004 | 32 | 383 |
| 2005 | 33 | 483 |
| 2006 | 29 | 628 |
| 2007 | 39 | 686 |
| 2008 | 33 | 878 |
| 2009 | 39 | 891 |
| 2010 | 34 | 1007 |
| 2011 | 42 | 1156 |
| 2012 | 36 | 1172 |
| 2013 | 40 | 1419 |
| 2014 | 63 | 1613 |
| 2015 | 66 | 1641 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1727 |
| 2017 | 82 | 1677 |
| 2018 | 104 | 1777 |
| 2019 | 150 | 2680 |
| 2020 | 121 | 3697 |
General info
| Alternative names | CSUB CSU Bakersfield |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Wikipedia | California State University, Bakersfield |
| Motto | Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Lives |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; March-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,032 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 9001 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California, 93311-1099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 347,000 |
| Phone | 6616542782 |
| Fax | +1 (661) 654 6950 |