Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, California · City: LargeOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
Bakersfield College is a public four-year university located in Bakersfield, California. The college enrolls approximately 30,410 undergraduate students. In-state tuition is $1,380 per year ($10,260 out-of-state), significantly below average for public institutions.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Tuition ($1,380/yr) is well below the national average for public colleges
- ✓Reasonable room and board costs at $938/yr
- ✓Large campus with 30,410 students — wide range of programs, clubs, and networking opportunities
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Graduation rate of 0% is below the national average — research completion support services
This college is a strong fit for in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost, and students who thrive in a large, diverse campus setting with extensive facilities and programs.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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