School Highlights
Bakersfield College serves 24,903 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 24,903 students
- In-state tuition: $1,324
- Out-state tuition: $7,008
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- 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 814 teachers has grown by 60% over five years.
Bakersfield College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
814 staff
308 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bakersfield College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Bakersfield College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
24,903 students
7,899 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
7,388 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
17,515 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,388 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
17,515 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
5%
14%

% Hispanic
67%
45%

% Black
4%
5%

% White
19%
26%

% Two or more races
5%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.51
0.70

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)
10.19%
1.92%
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 $1,246. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,008 is more than the state average of $6,603. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,324
$1,246

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,008
$6,603

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,971
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- 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 89%.
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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