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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield College is a large, public institution located in Bakersfield, ca. Founded in 1913, Bakersfield College offers undergraduate degrees in 116 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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18,098 undergraduates
$1,430 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
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SAT score average
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ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bakersfield College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 28:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
28
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Sociology
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$1,430
Additional expenses
Room & board
N/A
Books & supplies
$1,125
Other expenses
N/A
Cost of attendance*
$2,555
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,560
Additional expenses
Room & board
N/A
Books & supplies
$1,125
Other expenses
N/A
Cost of attendance*
$10,685
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Bakersfield College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,098, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.
Total enrollment
26,873Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
16%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
69%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
2%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Bakersfield College to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Bakersfield College?
Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, ca.
What is the acceptance rate at Bakersfield College?
The acceptance rate for Bakersfield College is N/A.
What’s the average GPA for Bakersfield College?
The average high school GPA for Bakersfield College students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Bakersfield College?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Bakersfield College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $55,680.
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