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California State University Bakersfield

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4 Year
Bakersfield, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

10,419

Location Bakersfield, California
Website csub.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is located in Bakersfield, California, approximately 110 miles north of Los Angeles in the southern San Joaquin Valley. The 375-acre campus, established in 1965 as part of the California State University system, features modern academic buildings and facilities arranged in a suburban setting. CSUB operates on a quarter system and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through four academic schools, with notable programs in nursing, business administration, and petroleum geology - the latter reflecting the region's significant oil industry presence. The university primarily serves students from California's Central Valley region, with most undergraduates commuting to campus, though on-campus housing is available in several residential complexes. NCAA Division I athletics were introduced in 2010, with the Roadrunners competing in the Big West Conference.

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Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Applications Due Dec 15, 2026
Enrollment Rate 10.4%
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$8,090

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,690

Breakdown

Tuition $8,090
Books and Supplies $954
Other Fees $2,006
Room and Board $15,076
Budget for Other Expenses $3,702
Total One Year Cost $29,828

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at California State University Bakersfield are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. 17% of students major in Business, 14% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 9% in Psychology.