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California State University, Bakersfield is a public university founded in 1965. It is often referred to as CSUB or CSU Bakersfield or Cal State Bakersfield. The university offers enrollment to over 7,000 students every year. It is built on a 375 acre campus and there are more than 30 bachelor's and 20 master's degree programs. CSU Bakersfield also offers doctoral programs.
The CSU Bakersfield sports teams are called the Roadrunners. The softball team has won quite a few championships for the university. The men's basketball, wrestling, soccer, and swimming and diving teams and the women’s volleyball team have been the winners of a number of national championships.
The list of alumni of CSU Bakersfield is quite impressive and includes names like Roy Ashburn, California State Senator, Stephen Neal, the New England Patriot, NCAA and World Champion Wrestler, and athletes Tito Ortiz, Lyle Martin, Josh Wicks and Kebu Stewart.
Bakersfield, CA is home to Cal State Bakersfield. Bakersfield is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal State Bakersfield go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 540.
Cal State Bakersfield has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal State Bakersfield has 7,700 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
Cal State Bakersfield offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Cal State Bakersfield is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
General Phone: (661) 654-2782
http://www.csub.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 560 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, economics, political science, Spanish language, anthropology |
| Business And Management | 265 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 218 | education, early childhood education, school counseling |
| Therapy And Counseling | 112 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 103 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 75 | public administration, social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing |
| Media | 61 | communication studies |
| Science | 56 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences, physics, geology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | natural resources policy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Bakersfield in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,291 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 333 | 14 |
In 2007, Cal State Bakersfield had a total enrollment of 7,700 students (6,607 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Cal State Bakersfield offers campus housing for 356 of its 6,607 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bakersfield, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,295 | 2,373 | 55% | 873 | 37% |
| Men | 1,524 | 767 | 50% | 312 | 41% |
| Women | 2,771 | 1,606 | 58% | 561 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,714 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,884 |
| Room and board | $ 6,537 |
| Room charge | $ 2,767 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,742 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,483 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Bakersfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 799300)
Cal State Bakersfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 93 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 61 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $106,396 | 4 | $106,302 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $86,512 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $81,084 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $93,093 | 8 | $94,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 52 | $93,316 | 26 | $91,510 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $74,648 | 23 | $70,458 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $62,361 | 38 | $63,715 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $55,215 | 56 | $55,594 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 129 | $76,930 | 143 | $66,673 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 134 | 203 |
| Track | 12 | 39 | 51 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 82 | 126 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State Bakersfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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