California State University-Bakersfield

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2021 Average Net Price

$7,368

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.765%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.2%

12,334 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,972

77.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.6%

691 Graduates

About

California State University-Bakersfield is a higher education institution located in Kern County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Bakersfield were General Business Administration & Management (392 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (361 degrees), and General Psychology (280 degrees).

In 2021, 3,013 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Bakersfield. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,726 degrees), 3.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (522 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $5,742, which is $−17,442 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,368.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Bakersfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California State University-Bakersfield was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $−17,442 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,368

2021 Value

4.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California State University-Bakersfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,368. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California State University-Bakersfield grew by 4.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,372

Room and Board

$1,244

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Bakersfield was of $13,372 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.41% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,244. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 39.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at California State University-Bakersfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.765%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Bakersfield was 0.765%, which represents 15 out of the 1962 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-Bakersfield received 12,334 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.809% annual growth. Out of those 12,334 applicants, 10,510 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.2% acceptance rate.

There were 10,972 students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield in 2021.

California State University-Bakersfield has an overall enrollment yield of 11.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

10,510

Accepted Out of 12,334

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Bakersfield was 85.2% (10,510 admissions from 12,334 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.809%, while admissions grew by 9.59%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Bakersfield (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

California State University-Bakersfield had a total enrollment of 10,972 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Bakersfield is 8,541 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,431. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Bakersfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% White, 6.43% Asian, 3.97% Black or African American, 2.19% Two or More Races, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.3%) and White Female (8.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (47.8%), followed by White Female (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Bakersfield in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,972 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Bakersfield is 8,541 and the part-time enrollment is 2,431. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at California State University-Bakersfield are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Bakersfield was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State University-Bakersfield had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Bakersfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
6,792 enrolled students
White
1,707 enrolled students
Asian
705 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Bakersfield is 61.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% White, 6.43% Asian, 3.97% Black or African American, 2.19% Two or More Races, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 637 students (5.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,047 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Bakersfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield is hispanic or latino (1,726 degrees awarded). There were 3.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (522 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Bakersfield is General Business Administration & Management (392 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (361 degrees) and General Psychology (280 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Bakersfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (129 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (58 degrees), and History (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Elementary & middle school teachers (320,968 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (230,110 people), Other managers (213,041 people), Postsecondary teachers (186,856 people), and Secondary school teachers (159,065 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (129 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (58 degrees), History (53 degrees), Psychology (293 degrees), and English (81 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (129 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (58 degrees), History (53 degrees), Psychology (293 degrees), and English (81 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Bakersfield are Elementary & secondary schools (798,547 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (430,003 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (294,633 people), Legal services (195,167 people), and Outpatient care centers (190,188 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Bakersfield.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
373 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
265 degrees awarded
General Psychology
234 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Bakersfield was General Business Administration & Management with 373 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Bakersfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

983

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,030

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 983 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Bakersfield, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,030).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Bakersfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 243 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Bakersfield in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.992 times less than the 245 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Bakersfield in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 5.12 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from California State University-Bakersfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California State University-Bakersfield is Female and Asian (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.63% of graduates (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,726 degrees awarded
White
522 degrees awarded
Asian
179 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Bakersfield is hispanic or latino (1,726 degrees awarded). There were 3.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (522 degrees).

8.93% of degree recipients (269 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,228 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
498 degrees awarded
White Female
332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Bakersfield is hispanic or latino female (1,228 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (498 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Bakersfield has an endowment valued at nearly $36.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.42M (17.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, California State University-Bakersfield had a total salary expenditure of 244M. California State University-Bakersfield employs 109 Lecturers, 94 Assistant professors and 74 Professors. Most academics at California State University-Bakersfield are Female Lecturer (64), Male Assistant professor (47), and Female Assistant professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 149 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 102 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Endowment

$36.2M

2021 Endowment

34.5%

growth from 2020

California State University-Bakersfield has an endowment valued at about $36.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Bakersfield grew 34.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Bakersfield (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$80M

2021 Salaries

3.48%

growth from 2020

In 2021, California State University-Bakersfield paid a median of $80M in salaries, which represents 32.7% of their overall expenditure ($244M) and a 3.48% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.1M

Instructional Salaries

340

Number of Employees

In 2021, California State University-Bakersfield paid a total of $29.1M to 340 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

109 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

149 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield were Lecturer with 109 employees, Assistant professor with 94 employees, and Professor with 74 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 149 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 102 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-Bakersfield was Female Lecturer with 64 employees, Male Assistant professor with 47 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-Bakersfield.