California State University-Bakersfield California

California State University-Bakersfield is a public research university with broad undergraduate and graduate reach in Kern County's largest city.

College statistics

Address:
9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA
93311
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.csub.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

California State University-Bakersfield is a public research institution in Bakersfield, California, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with particular strength in business, management, and marketing. As part of the CSU system, it serves a diverse student population in a city-based setting with enrollment of approximately 9,787 students.

In-state tuition runs $6,084 annually with a total cost of attendance of $21,204 when accounting for room and board; out-of-state students pay $18,684 in tuition and face a total cost of $33,804. Admissions are accessible, with an 88.2% acceptance rate, and the university classifies itself as a research college and university with mixed undergraduate and graduate programming at the master's level.

This school works well for California residents seeking an affordable entry point to a research-active four-year university and for students in the Central Valley region. For details on program options, student support services, and application requirements, visit www.csub.edu/.