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California State University-Bakersfield: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

California State University-Bakersfield admits about 93.9% of applicants.

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Acceptance rate 93.9%
SAT range Not reported
Net price $4,001
Graduation rate 48.2%

California State University-Bakersfield At a Glance

LocationBakersfield, California
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment8,577
Acceptance Rate93.9%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)Not reported
SAT Range (Math)Not reported
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)Not reported
Average SAT (Combined)Not reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Average Net Price$4,001/yr
Tuition (In-State)$8,496/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$21,816/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate48.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate78.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$62,381
Median Debt at Completion$13,246

How California State University-Bakersfield Compares

California State University-Bakersfield is more selective than about 11% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 8,577 students, it is larger than about 4% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate?

California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate is about 93.9%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Bakersfield?

SAT score data for California State University-Bakersfield is not currently reported by the College Scorecard.

Does California State University-Bakersfield require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check California State University-Bakersfield's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of California State University-Bakersfield?

The average net price reported for California State University-Bakersfield is $4,001 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also California State University-Bakersfield's official site.