School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Bakersfield, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Main Phone: (661) 664-2011
Web Site: www.csubak.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,383 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.7% of students attend full-time, while 3.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 230 male students and 399 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.6% of the student body, while females made up 63.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (29)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 400. One quarter of students scored at least 520.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Business Administration

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• General Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Other Environmental Conservation

• Nursing

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

School Accreditation

California State University-Bakersfield reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

California State University-Bakersfield is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California State University-Bakersfield belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• California Collegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.