California State University-Bakersfield
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for California State University-Bakersfield — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 23, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, California State University-Bakersfield says 14,532 first-year students applied and 12,230 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 84%. 1,366 admitted students enrolled (11% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 875–1135 and ACT of 19–24. Compared with 2024-25, applications held about even at 14,532 and the acceptance rate went from 85% to 84%.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 14,532 | 12,230 | 84% | 1,366 | School-reported totals. |
Application fee: $70. Fee waivers are reported as available.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
8 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 470 | 851 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 2193 | 3996 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 2663 | 4847 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 7 | 3 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 2670 | 4850 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 20 | 25 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 477 | 897 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 497 | 922 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 477 | 481 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 974 | 1403 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 3644 | 6253 | 0 | 9897 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 90 | 220 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 252 | 690 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 342 | 910 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 42 | 61 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 108 | 197 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 7 | 9 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 157 | 267 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 499 | 1177 | 0 | 1676 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | 4143 | 7430 | 0 | 11573 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 15 | 100 | 100 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1032 | 6325 | 6969 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 52 | 386 | 406 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 100 | 1003 | 1129 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 3 | 28 | 31 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 79 | 546 | 630 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 35 | 217 | 248 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 50 | 318 | 377 |
| Total | 1366 | 8929 | 9897 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 2228 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 0 |
| Master's degrees | 389 |
| Post-master's certificates | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 9 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1043 | 104 | 398 | 1545 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 1043 | 104 | 398 | 1545 |
| Completed in less than four years | 275 | 33 | 119 | 427 |
| Completed in less than five years | 160 | 12 | 63 | 235 |
| Completed in less than six years | 56 | 1 | 25 | 82 |
| Total completers | 491 | 46 | 207 | 744 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.47075743% | 0.442307692% | 0.520100503% | 0.481553398% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Completed in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Total completers | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Six-year graduation rate | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 80.90% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6056 | 8476 | 0 | 14,532 |
| Admitted | 4959 | 7271 | 0 | 12,230 |
| Enrolled | 490 | 876 | 0 | 1,366 |
| Enrolled full-time | 470 | 851 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 20 | 25 | 0 | Not reported |
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | — | Yes |
| Application essay | — | — | — | Yes |
| Recommendations | — | — | — | Yes |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Talent or ability | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Character and personal qualities | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| First generation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Alumni relation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Geographical residence | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State residency | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Volunteer work | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Work experience | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Level of applicant interest | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 6 | 69 |
| ACT | 1 | 8 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 875 | 1000 | 1135 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 470 | 555 | 595 |
| SAT math | 400 | 440 | 535 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 22 | 23.75 |
| ACT math | 19 | 22 | 23.75 |
| ACT English | 18.5 | 19.5 | 22.75 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
4 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 4782 |
| Admitted | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 3394 |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1284 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
2 TABLESAnnual Expenses
5 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 2105 | 2105 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 17432 | 17432 |
| Housing only, on-campus | 11212 | 11212 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | 6220 | 6220 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1192 | 1192 | 1192 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | 19480 |
| Transportation | 1386 | 2570 | 2636 |
| Other expenses | 2856 | 3554 | 4832 |
Financial Aid
13 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 1087 | 7088 | 1374 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 1021 | 6410 | 1107 |
| Determined to have financial need | 917 | 5880 | 1014 |
| Awarded any aid | 914 | 5798 | 959 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 859 | 5468 | 876 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 181 | 1343 | 306 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 851 | 4958 | 702 |
| Need fully met | 25 | 144 | 3 |
| Average percentage of need met | 67.00 | 59.40 | 39.70 |
| Average financial aid package | 15605 | 14087 | 8442 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 13595 | 12064 | 7260 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 3026 | 4201 | 3818 |
| Average need-based loan | 3014 | 4028 | 3818 |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 214 | 30.40 | 16934 |
| Federal loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Institutional loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State loan programs | 1 | 0.14 | 6000 |
| Private student loans | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 312 | 286 | 598 |
| Members of minority groups | 61 | 92 | 153 |
| Females | 142 | 179 | 321 |
| Males | 170 | 107 | 277 |
| Nonresidents | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 226 | 51 | 277 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 72 | 184 | 256 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 46 | 60 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 163 | 34 |
| 10-19 students | 163 | 34 |
| 20-29 students | 215 | 71 |
| 30-39 students | 287 | 95 |
| 40-49 students | 311 | 26 |
| 50-99 students | 253 | 2 |
| 100+ students | 93 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 14% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 15% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 7% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 7% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 14% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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