California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
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100
85%
Acceptance Rate
12,334
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1093
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 30May 1
Spring Regular DecisionAugust 31
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
25%
Submitting ACT
65%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
390
75th
530
Reading
25th
420
75th
520
3.60
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
508
$30k - $48k
310
$48k - $75k
209
$75k - $110k
80
$110k+
75

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 661-654-3036
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Speak to advisors early, and get applications in on time. Visit the campus.
Carolina
Because college teachers do not collect homework each student needs to find there own motivation for getting their homework done on time.
Leticia from Bakersfield , CA
a tip for prospective students would be to come to this college ready to learn. if you have a positive mind set, you will understand the subject in which you are taking. another tip would to be make the writing lab resource your friend because it helps out a lot.
Julian from Adelanto, CA
For anyone wanting to attend, its a very nice well rounded small school for those who want to make a small transition.
Ashlianna from Lancaster, CA
tips i would recommend to other students will be to apply to as many scholarships as they can because tuition has increased.
Alejandra from Bakersfield, CA
Do not look over this school beacause it's Bakersfield! The school is enriched with college life and gives as much opertunities as any other CSU!
Aaron from Bakersfield, CA
Students, universities are harder than high schools, but if you want, you can do it; just never give up. Pay attention to the instructions of the professors, do your homework, ask questions, make friends, and you will be okay.
GV from Bakersfield, CA
Come to learn and do not come only to party and have fun. College is serious so you must take it serious.
Julian from Adelanto, CA
You need to go to class every day. Take notes and study hard. Don't forget to join clubs to make your college experience the best.
Ernan from Tulare, CA