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CSU Bakersfield Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 62%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at CSU Bakersfield are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

California State University Bakersfield has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of California State University Bakersfield students
Race Percent of Students
White
20%
Black
7%
Hispanic
54%
Asian
7%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
4%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 92% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Bakersfield with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSU Bakersfield has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for California State University Bakersfield students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for California State University Bakersfield students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,567
Women
6,852

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

CSU Bakersfield draws 97 percent of students from California, 1 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for California State University Bakersfield students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
97%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$53,982 per year

68% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,419
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.6%
Part-time undergraduates 9.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110486.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026