- Bakersfield College is a public community college in Bakersfield, California. BC serves about 31,000 students each semester or 46,500 annually, and offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and is one of fifteen California Community Colleges offering a baccalaureate degree.
School Highlights
Bakersfield College serves 30,746 students (27% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 30,746 students
- In-state tuition: $1,324
- Out-state tuition: $7,008
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bakersfield College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 495 teachers has declined by 39% over five years.
Bakersfield College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
White, Black, Red
Total Faculty
495 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
Student Body
The student population of Bakersfield College has grown by 23% over five years.
The Bakersfield College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
30,746 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
62:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
8,253 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
22,493 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
172 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,253 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22,493 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
67%
46%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
20%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
22%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,324 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,008 is more than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,324
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,008
$6,577
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,971
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Renegade Knight
- Bakersfield College was founded in 1913 and is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges. The college serves 19,000 students on the 153-acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield, and at the Delano Center 35 miles north of Bakersfield. Classes are offered on a traditional 16-week semester calendar as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options: evenings, weekends, short-term vocational programs and online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bakersfield College cost?
Bakersfield College's tuition is approximately $1,324 for In-State students and $7,008 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bakersfield College?
The acceptance rate of Bakersfield College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What sports does Bakersfield College offer?
Bakersfield College offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Bakersfield College's ranking?
Bakersfield College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
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