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The campus of Cal State Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, California, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal State Bakersfield include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission at Cal State Bakersfield is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 49% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal State Bakersfield is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 7,549 students enrolled (6,441 full-time equivalent).
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
Admissions Phone: (661) 654-3036
Financial Aid Phone: (661) 654-3016
http://www.csub.edu
Cal State Bakersfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 606 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 239 | education, early childhood education, school counseling |
| Business And Management | 213 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 104 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 82 | public administration, social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing |
| Media | 55 | communication studies |
| Science | 43 | biology, geology, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | natural resources policy |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Bakersfield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,243 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 354 | 16 |
In 2005, Cal State Bakersfield had a total enrollment of 7,549 students (6,441 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Cal State Bakersfield offers campus housing for 296 of its 6,441 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bakersfield, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,392 | 2,154 | 49% | 768 | 36% |
| Men | 1,580 | 744 | 47% | 268 | 36% |
| Women | 2,812 | 1,410 | 50% | 500 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
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 | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (661) 654-3036
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,318 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,488 |
| Room and board | $ 5,946 |
| Room charge | $ 2,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,583 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,240 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Bakersfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 799300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (661) 654-3016
Cal State Bakersfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $94,128 | 6 | $94,822 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $65,772 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $85,004 | 10 | $82,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $84,514 | 28 | $82,062 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $66,127 | 16 | $62,957 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $56,463 | 34 | $52,599 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 33 | $47,004 | 46 | $48,274 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 155 | $66,335 | 124 | $58,984 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 128 | 213 |
| Track | 12 | 28 | 40 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 88 | 147 |
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
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 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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