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CSU Bakersfield Admission Requirements

Bakersfield, California

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Your chances of getting into California State University Bakersfield

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

86.5%
Admission Difficulty for California State University Bakersfield
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at CSU Bakersfield is 86.5%.  Its admission rate is the 77th lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into CSU Bakersfield and can you get accepted?

California State University Bakersfield is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 11,973 out of the 13,834 who applied were admitted.

9% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into CSU Bakersfield?

87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to California State University Bakersfield you should:

CSU Bakersfield GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

California State University Bakersfield has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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CSU Bakersfield SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by California State University Bakersfield. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for California State University Bakersfield
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for California State University Bakersfield
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

CSU Bakersfield ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for California State University Bakersfield
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for California State University Bakersfield
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

California State University Bakersfield admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,213 5,621 13,834
Accepted 7,214 4,759 11,973
Acceptance Rate 88% 85% 87%
Enrolled 716 391 1,107
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 8% 9%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 15, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California State University Bakersfield is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California State University Bakersfield and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California State University Bakersfield Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at California State University Bakersfield
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110486 IPEDS survey data for California State University Bakersfield.

Last updated February 24, 2024